NATIONAL OPEN
UNIVERSITY OF
NIGERIA
FACULTY OF SCIENCES
HANDBOOK FOR STUDENTS 2017
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Vision Statement

Our vision is to be the foremost Faculty in terms of quality and relevance of curriculum,
research and instruction, making science training available to and accessible by all at
competitive yet affordable cost on the open distance learning platform.
Mission Statements
The Faculty of Sciences is committed to:




providing a comprehensive and relevant distance learning curriculum in science based
programmes
producing well-informed graduates for careers in academia, industry and government
conducting high-quality research in science-related disciplines
Encouraging and supporting strong cross-disciplinary, interdisciplinary, and multidisciplinary collaborations both within and beyond the University (nationally and
internationally)
CORE VALUES
Our Core Values in the Faculty of Sciences are:
We will continue to set our sights and standards high.
Excellence:
Achievement: We will capitalize on our distinctive strengths and unique
opportunities to excel in an increasingly competitive world.
Collegiality:
We will maintain an inclusive and supportive yet challenging
environment that attracts the best students, staff and faculty, working
together with mutual respect.
Innovation:
We will be creative in our efforts to achieve our objectives.
Relevance:
We will seek to continually improve our programs, ensuring that they
are appealing and well suited to the society and development,
equipping our graduates for successful career and future.
Collaboration: We will initiate mutually beneficial relationships with a variety of
partners to ensure development of facilities, programmes and research
for community development and service.
Sustainability: We will maintain our self-sufficiency by seeking efficiencies and
being entrepreneurial in our approach to challenges.
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FOREWORD FROM THE VICE-CHANCELLOR
One of the important documents usually requested by Faculty accrediting agencies is the
handbook. This document contains all information on registration, available courses, course
contents, examinations and staff.
In the case of the National Open University of Nigeria, the Handbook must contain a brief history
and modus operandi of the institution as well as the organizational structure of the University.
Being a Unique University, it is imperative to avail all current and prospective students with
information on quality assurance, strategic plan of the University at large and the objectives and
philosophy of the school.
All these have been succinctly outlined in the document which has been put together by the Faculty
of Sciences. It is compulsory for every student to have a copy of this handbook. This edition is a
review of the University wide volume which was given to the students upon registration. The
Faculty of Sciences is for a period of Four years. This means that on or before the expiration of
this period, there must be a review having in mind developments in the Faculty.
I therefore recommend the Faculty of Sciences Handbook to all students and other persons who
are interested in the Faculty of Sciences prograqmme of the University.
Professor Abdalla Uba Adamu
Vice-Chancellor
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WELCOME FROM THE DEAN
Science is bedrock of development of a nation. It is with this understanding that the Blueprint that
set up the National Open University of Nigeria included as one of the cohorts of Schools, Science
and Technology. The Faculty started as the School of Science and Technology at inception,
consisting of programmes in Agricultural Sciences, Health Sciences, and Science and Technology.
In 2013 the en School of Science and Technology birthed two other Schools and was hence split
into three in line with the programmes mounted. Consequently, we had School of Agricultural
Sciences, School of Health Sciences and School of Science and Technology without defined
departments. In 2016, the University adopted the faculty system with defined departments and the
School of Science and Technology metamorphosed into the Faculty of Sciences.
The Faculty of Science has four departments namely; Department of Computer Science,
Department of Environmental Sciences, Department of Mathematics and, the department of Pure
and Applied Sciences. The handbook gives an overview of the different programmes mounted by
the different departments of the Faculty. It provides a summary of the course outline and details
of the curriculum to cover. It also provides information on graduation requirements and it is a must
have for any serious-minded student of the Faculty of Sciences. The faculty handbook also
contains information related to student registration, choice of courses, programme duration,
graduation requirements, together with other relevant matters that will enhance the students
understanding of the Faculty and its programmes as well as job prospects. Contained also in the
handbook, are information that deal with brief history of National Open University of Nigeria. It
is therefore quite expedient that all students of the Faculty of Sciences have a copy of this
handbook, which will also assist them in decision making. For those who may be planning to
undertake a programme in our faculty of excellence, this handbook also comes in handy.
Our programmes are tailored towards lifelong learning because we believe there should be no
impediment to learning. Programmes curricula are geared at ensuring access to as many people as
qualify to pursue knowledge in the science domain and enhance national development. I therefore,
welcome you to the Faculty of Sciences, the faculty of excellence and the bedrock of national
development.
Professor Monioluwa Omolara Olaniyi
Dean, Faculty of Sciences
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PART 2: ABOUT THE FACULTY OF SCIENCES
2.0
Introduction
The Faculty of Sciences is one of the Faculties in the National Open University of Nigeria. It
comprises of four departments namely:
i.
Computer Science
ii.
Environmental Sciences
iii.
Mathematics
iv.
Pure and Applied Sciences
These Departments offer different Programmes at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels. The
Faculty has a total number of 52 academic staff and 9 non-academic staff. We value excellence,
achievement and innovation. Our dream is to provide leadership in readily accessible science
training and dynamically sustaining it.
Our Core Values in the Faculty of Sciences are as follows:
a. Excellence: We will continue to set our sights and standards high.
b. Achievement: We will capitalize on our distinctive strengths and unique opportunities to
excel in an increasingly competitive world.
c. Collegiality: We will maintain an inclusive and supportive yet challenging environment
that attracts the best students, staff and faculty, working together with mutual respect.
d. Innovation: We will be creative in our efforts to achieve our objectives.
e. Relevance: We will seek to continually improve our programs, ensuring that they are
appealing and well suited to the society and development, equipping our graduates for
successful career and future.
f. Collaboration: We will initiate mutually beneficial relationships with a variety of partners
to ensure development of facilities, programmes and research for community development
and service.
g. Sustainability: We will maintain our self-sufficiency by seeking efficiencies and being
entrepreneurial in our approach to challenges
2.1
Historical Background
The Faculty of Sciences was originally founded as the School of Science and Technology at
resuscitation of the university in 2002. In 2013, two other Schools were calved out of it and three
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Schools resulted namely: School of Science and Technology, School of Health Sciences and
School of Agricultural Sciences. Subsequently, in July, 2016, when the university adopted the
Faculty system with defined departments, the School of Science and Technology was renamed
Faculty of Sciences comprising of four Departments namely:
1.
2.
3.
4.
Department of Computer Science
Department of Environmental Sciences
Department of Mathematics
Department of Pure and Applied Sciences
(CSD)
(ESD)
(MTH)
(PAS)
Vision Statement
The Faculty’s vision is to be the foremost Faculty in terms of excellence and relevance of core
curriculum, research and instruction, making science training available to and accessible by all at
viable and yet affordable cost on the open distance learning platform.
Mission Statements
The Faculty of Sciences is committed to:
i.
ii.
iii.
iv.
providing a comprehensive and relevant distance learning curriculum in science based
programmes
producing well-informed graduates for careers in academia, industry and government
conducting high-quality research in science-related disciplines
Encouraging and supporting strong cross-disciplinary, interdisciplinary, and multidisciplinary collaborations both within and beyond the University (nationally and
internationally)
2.2
Programmes
The Faculty of Sciences is located on the ground floor of the Faculty of Health Sciences Block in
National Open University Headquarters at Plot 91Cadstral Zone, Nnamdi Azikiwe Expressway
Jabi, Abuja. It is currently administering and coordinating eight undergraduate programmes and
two postgraduate programmes namely:
i.
BSc. Information Technology
CSD
ii.
BSc. Computer Science
CSD
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iii.
BSc. Mathematics
MTH
iv.
BSc. Mathematics with Computer Science
MTH
v.
BSc. Environmental Science and Toxicology
EST
vi.
BSc. Biology
PAS
vii.
BSc. Chemistry
PAS
viii.
BSc. Physics
PAS
2.3
Administration
The Faculty has a total number of seven Professors, two Associate Professors and Forty-seven
Academic Staff in ranks ranging from Senior Lecturer to Assistant lecturers, in different areas of
specialization.
The Faculty is headed by Professor Monioluwa Omolara Olaniyi, the Dean, assisted by a Deputy
Dean, Dr. Juliana N. Ndunagu. The Administrative unit is managed by the Faculty Officer (FO),
Miss. Mabel Madu, Principal Assistant Registrar, who reports directly to the Dean. The FO
oversees the day to day running of the Faculty’s facilities, and provides materials needed by Staff
to execute their duties. Each of the four Departments is headed by:
1.
2.
3.
4.
Department of Computer Science
Department of Environmental Sciences
Department of Mathematics
Department of Pure and Applied Sciences
Dr. Vivian O. Nwaocha
Dr. Emily O. Iduseri
Dr. Akeem B. Disu
Dr. Emeka C. Ogoko
The Faculty of Sciences holds its Academic Board meeting statutorily every month, where issues
bordering on academic and student matters, the progress of the Faculty and Staff are discussed.
All Academic Staff are members of the Board while the Head of Administrative unit is the
Secretary to the Board.
PART 3: INFORMATION FOR NEW STUDENTS
3.0
Introduction
3.1
Orientation Programme
Student orientation programme is done at their various Study Centers. The Study Center advices
student on the process accordingly
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3.2
Deferment of Admission
Is entertained only based on university policy and conditions
3.3
Change of Programme and Course
Student process change of courses via their respective study centers. The students download the
required form via their Study Centers and process it through their respective Study Centers
3.3.1 Registered Students who wish to change their Programme of Study
Registered Students who wish to change their Programme of Study process it via their respective
study centers. The students download the required form via their Study Centers and process it
through their respective Study Centers.
3.3.2 New Students who were wrongly admitted to a Programme
3.3.3 Change of Course
3.3.4 Credit Transfer
See Attached
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PROGRAMME AND DEGREE AWARD REQUIREMENTS
DEPARTMENT OF COMPUTER SCIENCE
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Introduction
The Programmes in the Department of Computer Science programme are designed to equip the
undergraduate students with the basic requirements for serving in a professional capacity in most
areas of computing and Information Technology as well as well as develop knowledge in the
theory of applied mathematics. The degree programmes would explore all the basic rudimentary
or foundation knowledge of computer science and Information Technology not known to most of
today’s information users. It is also expected to equip students with the tools for computational
techniques and information technologies as well as their thinking patterns, as they would be
exposed to the fundamentals of Information Technologies, computing processes and principles.
4.1
Programme Duration
All courses in the Department of Computer Science runs for a minimum 4years (8 Semesters) for
100 level entry, 3years (6 Semesters) for 200 level entry and 2year (3 Semesters) for postgraduate
courses.
4.2.1 Prerequisite Course
To be admitted into the B.Sc programmes in the Department of Computer Science, a candidate is
expected to:
i.
ii.
Have a minimum of Five credits in SSCE/GCE/NECO/NABTEB at not more than two (2)
sittings obtained in the following subjects: English Language, Mathematics, Physics,
Chemistry, Biology or Agricultural Sciences.
For direct entry into 200 level of the programme, the candidate is expected to have attained
a minimum of: any of the following
a. Credit in English Language, Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, Biology or Agricultural
Sciences at the A- Level
b. Upper Credit from a recognized institution in Computer Engineering, Computer
Science, Electrical Electronics Engineering, Electrical Engineering at the Ordinary
National Diploma level
c. A minimum of lower credit from a recognized institution in Computer Engineering,
Computer Science, Electrical Electronics Engineering, Electrical Engineering at the
Higher National Diploma
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4.2.2 Registration procedure
Student registration is done at their chosen study centers. The center furnishes the candidate with
detailed registration process.
4.2.3. Opening and Closing of the Course Registration portal
The opening and closing of course registration portal is specified by the university in the published
university calendar for the year.
4.3
Course re-registration
Student process “Course re-registration” through study centers. The center furnishes the candidate
with details of the process.
4.4
Add and/or Drop courses
Student process “and/or drop courses” through study centers. The center furnishes the candidate
with details of the process.
4.5
Eligibility for Graduation
In order to qualify for graduation, the Student should have attained a Course work load which must
meet the graduation requirements of the University based on minimum academic standards.
However, in doing so, the student must earn a minimum of 120 credit units for the four year
programme in Computer Science. Direct entry (200-Level) students must earn a minimum of 90
credit units. Furthermore, the student would have passed all courses listed as core on the list of
registerable courses which must include: all the GST, core Faculty and Departmental courses;
CIT389, CIT403 and CIT499. On the whole, the minimum Cumulative Grade Point Average
(CGPA) required for graduation is 1.5.
4.6
Research Projects
Individual project of approved topic related to the current research interests in the department.
Students should embark on work that will lead to software development under the supervision of
a member of staff. To be eligible for graduation, it is mandatory for every student to successfully
complete a project and attain at least a credit upon final grading.
4.7
Grading, Moderation and Mode of Submission of Projects
4.7.1 Grading of research projects
Student project is graded by the assigned Supervisor. The grade is then approved/reviewed by the
departmental academic board.
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4.7.2 Mode of Submission of Projects
The project and the score sheet is then submitted to the Department through the Study Centre.
4.10
Degree Award Requirements
4.10.1 Compulsory and Elective Courses
Compulsory courses are courses which must be offered and passed before graduation. These
courses are marked compulsory or ‘C’ in the list of courses to be registered each semester. They
must be registered before registering any elective courses.
Elective courses are courses which a student chose from a number of optional courses in the list
of courses of the semester.
Electives are courses you can choose, while compulsory courses are the ones you must study to
complete your degree. Electives, when added to the compulsory courses, make up the total number
of units needed to complete your degree. Elective courses are usually labeled Elective of ‘E’.
4.10.2 Minimum course credits for graduation
In order to be considered for graduation, a student a student must have earned a total credit of 120
for regular entry students (100 Level entry) and 90 for direct entry students (200 level entry). A
student must have passed ALL compulsory courses and have a CGPA must be at least 1.5
(minimum)
4.10.3 General Studies Courses (GST)
These are compulsory university courses which must be offered and passed before graduation.
ACADEMIC STAFF
S/N
NAMES
Dr. Vivian O. Nwaocha
STATUS
Senior Lecturer
Dr. Gregory O. Onwodi
Senior Lecturer
1.
2.
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QUALIFCATION
Ph.D. Computer Science (2017) , M.Sc. Computer
Science (2006), PGD Computer Science and
Engineering (2002), B.Eng. Metallurgical and
Material Engineering (1995)
Ph.D. Computer Science (2015), M.Sc.
Information Technology (2004), B.Sc. Computer
Science (1995)
3.
Dr. Juliana N. Ndunagu
Lecturer I
Ph.D. Computer Science (2009), M.Sc. Computer
Science and Engineering (2001), PGDE Education
(2008) , B.Sc. Mathematics (1986)
5.
Dr. Afolorunsho Adenrele
Lecturer I
6.
Mr. Oluwasogo O. Okunade Lecturer I
7.
8.
9.
Dr. Adewale Adesina
Dr. Bukie Osang
Engr. Oguntala George A.
Ph.D. Computer Science (2017), M.Sc. Computer
Science (2006) B.Sc. Computer Science and
Mathematics (1995)
Ph.D. Computer Science ( in view), M.Sc.
Computer Science (2009), Microsoft Technology
Associate, Database Administration (MTA)
(2011), Oracle 10g Certified Administrator
(Oracle10OCA, 2006) , B.Sc. Computer Science
(2004), ND Computer Science (2000)
M.Sc., PhD. Computer Science
M.Sc., PhD. Computer Science
Lecturer I
Lecturer I
Lecturer II
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Mr. Enakeno Jituboh
Assistant Lecturer
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12.
Mr.Oluwaseun Oluyide
Mr. Eya Nnabuike
Assistant Lecturer
Assistant Lecturer
13.
Mrs. Oluwatoyosi Victoria Assistant Lecturer
Oyewande
Ph.D.( in view), M.Sc. System Engineering (2008),
MBA Human Resource Management (2007), MPC
Microsoft Certificate Professional (2005), CCNA
Cisco Certified Network Associate (2005), B.Sc.
Electronics /Computer Engineering (2001),
MNIEE, MECS, MCPN, MNSE, MNIM,
(Registered) (COREN Registered), MIEEE
M.Sc. Information System Management (2012),
B.Sc. B.Eng. Computer Science Engineering
(2007)
M.Sc. Computer Science, B.Sc. Computer Science
M.Sc. Networks and Communications (2012),
B.Sc. Computer Science (2008)
B.Sc. Computer Science, M.Sc.
Outline of Course Structure: The B. Sc., Honours, Information Technology
100 Level
Course
Code
Course Title
Unit
Status
GST 101
Use of English and Communication Skills I
2
C
GST 107
The Good Study Guide
2
C
BIO101
General Biology
2
C
CHM101
Introductory Inorganic Chemistry
2
C
1st Semester
12
CIT 101
Computers in Society
2
C
CIT 143
Introduction to Data Organisation and Management
2
C
MTH 121
Linear Algebra I
2
C
PHY 111
Elementary Mechanics
2
C
PHY 113
Heat and Properties of Matter
2
C
PHY 191
Introductory Practical Physics I
2
C
Total Credit Units - Compulsory
20
Total Credit Units - Elective
0
Total Credit Units
20
GST 102
Use of English and Communication Skills II
2
C
GST 105
History and Philosophy of Science
2
C
GST 122
Introduction to Philosophy & logic
2
C
CIT 102
Software Application Skills
2
C
CIT 132
Programming in BASIC
2
C
MTH102
Introductory Statistics
2
C
MTH 112
Differential Calculus
2
C
MTH 122
Integral Calculus
2
C
MTH 142
Vectors and Geometry
2
C
PHY 132
Electricity, Magnetism and Modern Physics
2
C
PHY 192
Introductory Practical Physics II
2
C
Total Credit Units – Compulsory
22
Total Credit Units - Elective
0
Total Credit Units
22
2nd Semester
13
200 Level
Course
Code
Course Title
Unit
Status
GST 201
Nigerian Peoples and Cultures
2
C
CIT 211
Introduction to Operating Systems
3
C
CIT 215
Introduction to Programming Languages
3
C
CIT 237
Programming & Algorithms
3
C
MTH 211
Introduction to Set Theory and Abstract Algebra
3
E
MTH 241
Introduction to Real Analysis
3
E
MTH 281
Mathematical Methods I
3
C
Total Credit Units – Compulsory
14
Total Credit Units - Elective
6
Total Credit Units
20
1st Semester
N/B: Students are expected to offer at least one elective
course per semester.
Maximum credit units allowed per semester is 25
2nd Semester
CIT 208
Information Systems
2
C
CIT 212
Systems Analysis and Design
3
C
CIT 236
Analog and Digital Electronics
3
C
CIT 292
Computer Laboratory I
2
C
MTH 212
Linear Algebra II
3
E
MTH 232
Elementary Differential Equation
3
C
MTH 282
Mathematical Methods II
3
E
Total Credit Units - Compulsory
16
14
Total Credit Units - Elective
6
Total Credit Units
22
N/B: Students are expected to offer at least one elective
course per semester.
Maximum credit units allowed per semester is 25
300 Level
Course
Code
Course Titles
Units
Status
CIT 303
Principles of Communication Technology
3
C
CIT 305
Networking and Communication Technology
3
C
CIT 309
Computer Architecture
3
C
CIT 311
Computer Networks
3
C
CIT 341
Data Structures
3
E
CIT 371
Introduction to Computer Graphics and Animation
3
E
CIT381
File Processing and Management
3
E
DAM 301
Data Mining and Data Warehousing
3
C
Total Credit Units - Compulsory
15
Total Credit Units - Elective
9
Total Credit Units
24
1st Semester
N/B: Students are expected to offer at least one elective course
per semester.
Maximum credit units allowed per semester is 25
15
2nd Semester
CIT 322
Introduction to Internet Programming
3
E
CIT 342
Formal Languages & Automata theory
3
C
CIT 344
Introduction to Computer Design
3
C
CIT389
Industrial Training
3
C
CIT 392
Computer Laboratory II
2
C
DAM344
Semantic Data Modelling
2
E
DAM 364
Management Information Systems (MIS)
2
C
DAM382
Information Systems Management
3
E
Total Credit Units - Compulsory
13
Total Credit Units - Elective
8
Total Credit Units
21
N/B: Students are expected to offer at least one elective course
per semester.
Maximum credit units allowed per semester is 25
400 Level
Course
Code
Course Titles
Units
Status
CIT 403
Emerging Technologies
3
C
CIT 411
Microcomputers & Microprocessors
2
C
CIT 415
Introduction to E-commerce
3
E
CIT 427
Database Systems & Management
3
C
CIT 445
Principles & Techniques of Compilers
3
E
CIT 461
Internet Architecture & Communication
3
C
CIT 463
Introduction to Multimedia Technology
3
E
1st Semester
16
CIT 465
Network Administration
2
Total Credit Units - Compulsory
13
Total Credit Units - Elective
9
Total Credit Units
22
C
N/B: Students are expected to offer at least one elective
course per semester.
Maximum credit units allowed per semester is 25
2nd Semester
CIT 425
Operations Research
3
C
CIT 474
Introduction to Expert Systems
2
C
CIT 478
Artificial intelligence
2
E
CIT 484
Website Design & Programming
3
E
CIT 499
Project
4
C
DAM 461
Statistical Database System
3
C
Total Credit Units - Compulsory
12
Total Credit Units - Elective
5
Total Credit Units
17
N/B: Students are expected to offer at least one elective
course per semester.
Maximum credit units allowed per semester is 25
N/B: B.Sc (Communication Technology Students) Students must accumulate a minimum of 120 credit
units
to graduate.
4.2
Course Content Specifications For graduation with a B.Sc.(Hons) in Communication
Technology, a student must have passed 125 units of compulsory courses with a minimum of 15
credit units from elective courses for 8 semester structure; while for 6 semester structure, a student
must pass 90 credit units of compulsory courses with 20 credit units of elective courses. Find
below the course descriptions:
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GST101:
Use of English and Communication Skill I (2 units)
(Outstanding)
GST107:
The Good Study Guide (2 units)
(Outstanding)
CIT 101:
Computers in Society (2 units)
What is Computer, Types of Computer, History of Digital Computer, Element of a
Computer : Hardware and Software. How to work with a computer. Operating System
Windows Files word processing, copying a text, saving, Changes to a document and
Formatting, spelling checker and introduction to Printing a document. Spread sheet,
Entering and correcting data. Using Formula, Numeric Formats Creating Charts. Types
of Charts Power Points and presentation. Networking, Internet and E-mail. Reading and
responding to an E-mail message.
MTH 111:
Trigonometry (2 units)
Trigonometric functions; Radian measure, law of sine and cosine, sum, differences
and product formulas. Trigonometric identities, Inverse trigonometric functions,
solutions of Trigonometric equations. Graph of Trigonometry functions.
MTH 121:
Linear Algebra I (2 units)
Definition of set, subset, union, intersection, complements, Venn diagram, null set, power
sets, chain rule, tangent line to a space curve, tangent plane to a surface, maxima and
minima, Taylor’s formula. Symbolic logic and truth tables, Boolean algebra, open and
close sentences; conjunction, disjunction, tautology and application of logics in circuit
design.
PHY 111:
Elementary Mechanics (2 units)
Physical quantities, unit and dimensions space and time, frames of reference, vestures and
scalars, kinematics – straight line, line motion, vertical motion, circular motion, deviation.
Dynamics – Equilibrium, work and energy, mass and momentum, laws of inertia, rotational
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motion, simple harmonic motion, conservation laws, simple machines, fundamental laws
of static and dynamics, Galilean invariance.
PHY 122:
Heat and Properties of Matter (1 unit)
Heat and temperature, work and heat, heat capacities, thermal expansion of solids, liquids
and gases, latent heat, gas laws, heat transfer, isothermal and adiabatic changes, laws of
thermo dynamics. Simple kinetic theory of gases the Vander Waals gas. Basic concepts
and properties of waves; types of waves, wave nature of light. Classification of matter into
(solids, liquids and gases, forces between atoms and molecules, molecular theory of matter,
elasticity, plasticity, Hook’s Law, Young’s Shear and bulk Moduli) Crystalline and noncrystalline materials, Hydro-dynamics-streamlines, Bernouli and continuity equations,
turbulence, Reynold’s number, Viscosity, laminar flow, Poiseville’s equation, surface
tension, adhesion, cohesion, capillary, drops and bubbles.
PHY 191:
Introductory Practical Physics I (2 units)
Selected experiments on topics covered in PHY 111 and PHY 122, Application of a variety
of simple experimental techniques with emphasis on quantitative measurements,
experimental errors and graphical analysis.
GST102:
Use of English and Communication Skill II (2 units)
(Outstanding)
GST 105:
History and Philosophy of Science (2 units)
Nature of science, scientific methods and theories; Law of nature,; History of science. Lost
sciences of Africa, science, technology and inventions. Nature and scope of philosophy in
science. Man, nature and his origin. Man , environment and resources. Great Nigerian
Scientists.
CIT 102:
Application Software Skills (2 units)
Overview of the discipline of Computer Science General structure of a computer system;
Historical development of computer systems; Generations of computer system; Computer
operations; Internal structure of a computer hardware; Microcomputer technology;
Computer numbering system;
computer arithmetic; computer data representation schemes; Problem solving with
computers Elements of programming languages. Computers in the Society internet and its
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facilities. Basic file processing concepts. Introduction to computer programming using
VISUAL BASIC programming language; Algorithms, Data Structures and Logic;
Laboratory exercises in VISUAL BASIC programming and the Internet.
CIT 132: Programming in BASIC
(2 units)
Introduction to programming: Problem Solving Concepts, Flowcharting, and
Programming Languages; Fundamental Concepts and Language Structure:
statement structure, The BASIC Character Set, Predefined Functions; Solving
simple problems with BASIC: BASIC statements – END, PRINT, LET, READ,
DATA, RESTORE, INPUT, GOTO, IF-THEN, ON-GOTO, FOR-NEXT, STEP,
DIM, GOSUB, RETURN, etc. Loops, Arrays, and Nested Loops, Constants,
Variables, and Arithmetic Operations; Using predefined functions, Defining your
own functions; Constructing and using subroutines; Formatting printed output:
PRINT, TAB, PRINT USING, and Format statements; Storing and retrieving
programs and data.
MTH102:
Introductory Statistics (2 units)
Measures of central tendency and dispersion, (grouped and ungrouped); mean: - arithmetic
and geometric, harmonic, median, mode quartiles, deciles, modes, relative and absolute
dispersion, sample space and events as sets. Finite probability space properties of
probability. Statistical independence and conditional probability. Tree diagram. Bayes
theorem. Discrete and continuous random variables. Expectation, independent Bernoulli
trials. Binomial Poisson and Normal distributions. Normal approximation to binomial and
Poisson distribution, Hyper geometric.
MTH 112:
Differential Calculus (2 units)
Real number: The number line, intervals, properties of absolute value. Solving inequalities
sign chart. Function from IR to IR, domain range, graph, monotonically increasing,
decreasing functions. Inverse functions. Composition of functions. Even and odd
functions, periodic functions, Limits, convergence sequences. Limit of a function, left and
right limits and continuity. Differentiability at a point and on an interval. Sum, product
and quotient rule. Chain rule for inverse function. Implicit differential.
MTH 122:
Integral Calculus (2 units)
Fundamental theorem of calculus. Integration by parts, change of variable method,
integration of rational functions, trigonometric integral, trigonometric substitutions.
Numerical integration: Trapezium method.
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MTH 142:
Vectors and Geometry(2 units)
Equations of lines and planes. Conic sections, circles parabola, hyperbola, ellipse. Vectors
in IR2, IR3, Scalar products. Vector product Triple products. Application to Geometry.
(Note: Vector approach should be used where necessary)
PHY 124:
Geometric and Wave Optics (2 units)
Reflection and Refraction. Review of refractive index and Snell’s law, real and apparent
depth, total internal reflection, critical angle, methods of measuring refractive index. The
air-cell method. The Prism, refraction through prism. Angle of deviation, minimum
deviation, principle of reversibility of light ray, small angle prism. Lenses and their
construction. Derivations of lens formula and lens. Makers formulas. Virtual objects,
magnification. Thin leaves in contact. Newton’s formula. Spherical mirrors. The mirror
formula, spherical and chromatic aberrations. Eye defects; calculation of powers and focal
length of correcting lenses. Dispersion and Spectrometer. Dispersion and dispersive power.
The spectrometer, essential parts and adjustments; measurements of refractive index.
Spectroscopy, classification of spectra. Applications. Optical instruments. Basic principles,
the simple magnifying glass. The compound microscope, the astronomical telescope, the
eye ring. Wave Nature of light. Interference of light, optical path, conditions for
interference, interference fringes. Young’s experiments, Fresnel’s bi-prism. Parallel sided
thin films, the wedge fringes. Newton’s rings. Applications of interference. Polarisation,
Malus law, Polaroids
PHY 132:
Electricity, Magnetism and Modern Physics (2 units)
Electrostatics – electric charges, forces between electric charges, static electricity,
conductors and currents, dielectrics, heating effects of Current-secbeck and Peltic effects
with practical applications. Magnetic fields – fields due to a flat Coil, Solenoid and
infinitely long straight wire, forces between current-carrying conductors, Ammeters,
electrolysis and ion velocities, Voltameters. Practical application of electrolysis, Magnetic
induction, Maxwell’s equation, electromagnetic oscillations, waves and applications.
PHY 192:
Introductory Physics Practical II (2 units)
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Selected experiments on topic covered in PHY 131 and PHY 102 with emphasis on
application of a variety of simple experimental technique, quantitative measurements,
experimental errors and graphical analysis.
CIT 211:
Introduction to Operating System (3 units)
Definition of an operating system; Types of operating systems; and real time (singleuser/multi-user), timesharing; Examples of operating systems; DOS, CP/M,
UNIT/ZENITH,/LINUX, MS/9798/2000, etc. Components of an operating system;
Supervisor, memory manager, I/O handlers, file system, etc. Operating system interface
with the hardware; interrupts, i/o channel, multiplexer, registers, status words. Operating
system interface with other systems software; linkers, translators, libraries, etc. storage
organization and protection.
CIT 215:
Introduction to Programming (3 units)
FORTRAN programming language; Comparison of various versions of the language.
Programming exercises using FORTRAN with emphasis on scientific application
problems. Elements of Pascal language. Exercises in Pascal Programme structures and
programming concepts; Structured design principles; abstraction, modularity, stepwise
refinement, structured design techniques teaching of a structured programming language,
e.g. PASCAL/JAVA, C++.
CIT 237:
Programming and Algorithms (3 units)
The programme development process, programme design, coding, and testing principles
of good programming styles; Programme verification techniques; Programme
documentations and maintenance; Programme design tools, e.g. flowcharts, pseudocodes,
etc. Illustration of the various concepts with practical programming problems of
manageable complexity e.g. Knight’s tour or 8-queens, life game problems, etc.
Algorithms and data structures; Divide-and-conquer algorithms; Stacks, queues, trees. A
treatment of popular sorting and searching algorithms; performance analysis of algorithms.
Worst-, best-and average-case performance of the algorithms. Recursion, Hill-climbing
techniques.
MTH 211:
Introduction to Set theory and Abstract Algebra (3 units)
Set: Binary operations, mapping, equivalence relations integers: Fundamental theorem of
arithmetic, congruence equations, Euler’s function (n) Group Theory: Definition and
examples of groups. Subgroups, coset decomposition, Lagrange’s theorem. Cyclic groups.
Homomorphism, isomorphism. Odd and even permutations, Cayley’s theorem. Rings:
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Definition and examples of rings. Commutative rings. Integral domain. Order, wellordering principles. Mathematical induction.
MTH 241:
Introduction to Real Analysis (3 units)
Set: Cartesian products, functions and mappings direct and inverse images. Countable sets.
Limits: Elementary properties of limits. Upper and lower bounds, supremum, infimum,
convergence of sequences. Limit of monotone functions and sequences. Candy
convergence principles. Continuity: Rea-Valued functions of a real variable Monotone
functions, periodic functions, bounded functions. Continuity of functions using
neighbourhood. Elementary properties of continuous functions. Uniform continuity.
Series: convergence of series, tests for convergence, absolute convergence, power series,
uniform convergence.
MTH 281:
Mathematical Methods I (3 units)
Sequences and Series: Limits, continuity, Differentiability, implicit functions, sequences.
Series, test for convergence sequences and series of functions. Calculus: partial
differentiation, total derivatives, implicitly functions, change of variables. Taylor’s
theorem and maxima and minima functions, of two variables. Langrangian multiplier.
Numerical Methods: Introduction to iterative methods, Newton’s method applied to
finding roots. Trapezium and Sipsons rules of integration.
CIT 208:
Information systems (2 units)
Introduction & Basic SQL Project Introduction. Advanced SQL. Conceptual Modelling
and Schema Design. Database Programming, JDBC, Regular Expressions. Functional
Dependencies E2: Functional Dependency & Relational Algebra. Relational Algebra.
Introduction to XML. XML and XQuery. Web Services. Transactions. Recovery. Database
Heterogeneity.
CIT 212:
Systems Analysis & Design (3 units)
General systems concepts: Systems project team organisation; Overview of systems
development process; Project identification and selection; system requirements analysis
and feasibility study; fact finding techniques; Systems design; Analysis techniques and
tools e.g. Jackson System Development (JSD) techniques etc. Data flow diagrams, HIPO
charts. Business system design; procurement, site preparation, system installation, system
testing, system conversions; system project, report writing, and presentation; system
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documentation; post installation evaluation; compilation of a real-life system analysis team
project to provide experience in applying the principles and techniques presented above
CIT 236:
Analog and Digital Electronics
(3units)
Biploar Junction Transistors: Common Emitter biasin, load lines; Small signal
Amplifiers: Transistor Hybrid parameters, Analysis of a single stage transistor
amplifier small signal operation, Field Effect Transistors, Introduction to feedback,
Operational Amplifiers, DC power supplies, Voltage regulators, Heat sinks, Boolean
Algebra, Logic gates, Karnaugh Maps
CIT 292:
Computer Laboratory I (2 units)
Basic logic Operations. Combinational logic, Karnaugh maps, Simple latch and clocked
flip flop, J-k flip-flops, Binary addition, Synchronous counters, up and down counters.
MTH 212:
Linear Algebra II (3 units)
Vector spaces. Linear independence. Basis, change of basis and dimension. Linear
equations and matrices. Linear maps. The diagonal, permutation, triangular matrices.
Elementary matrix. The inverse of a matrix. Rank and nullity. Determinants. Adjoint,
cofactors, inverse matrix. Determinantial rank. Crammer’s rule. Canonical forms, similar
matrices, Eigen values and vectors, quadratic forms.
MTH 232:
Elementary Differential Equation (3 units)
Introduction, equation of first order and first degree, separable equations, homogeneous
equations, exact equations, linear equations, Bernoulli’s and Riccati equations.
Applications to mechanics and electricity. Orthogonal and oblique trajectories. Second
order equations with constant coefficients.
MTH 282:
Mathematical Methods II (3 units)
Vector Theory: Vector and scalar field functions. Grad, div, curl, directional derivatives.
Orthogonal curvilinear coordinates.
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Complex Numbers: The algebra and geometry of complex numbers; d’Moivre’s theorem.
Elementary transcendental functions. The nth root of unity and of a general complex
number.
CIT 303:
Principles of Communication Technology (3 units)
Drives and Sensors: Functionality, calculation, and operational behavior of motors;
Functionality and choice of sensors; Drive design and regulation; Decentralized drive
systems. Communication and Networks: Functionality and integration of automation
components (bus systems, automation devices, communication modules, process control
systems); Networked automation technology; Service and monitoring systems, Human
Machine Interface; Planning and the basic principles of project planning with Profinet /
industrial Ethernet-based networks. Safety Engineering in Automation Technology:
Project planning for an error-proof automation system; Error-proof communication and
programming; Remote diagnostics, elimination of errors, and remote maintenance.
Automated Systems: Integral development methodology in automation; Economic
development (planning, budgeting); Application examples.
CIT 305:
Networking and Communication Technology (3 units)
Introduction; Constructing data links, Deploying physical media; Practical network
protocols; Capitalizing on Ethernet; Harnessing Wi-Fi for user mobility; Building
internetworks using TCP/IP and routers; Utilizing telecommunication circuits;
Implementing security best practices; Creating enterprise networks; Planning and
selection. Protocols, technologies, standards, and applications of data communications and
computer networks for both LANs and WANs. Foundation and background of Advanced
WAN and LAN classes. Signal transmission analysis, modulation concepts, modems,
multiplexers, digital technologies, transmission impairments, and various transmission
media will be extensively discussed. Network protocols based on the OSI Reference
Model, TCP/IP protocol suite, and IEEE 802 standards. Network technologies: ISDN,
DSL, SONET, packet switching networks, LAN technologies, Internet and TCP/IP, and
ATM
CIT 309:
Computer Architecture (3 units)
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Introduction, basic computer organization; Instruction formats, instruction sets and their
design; ALU design: Adders, subtracters, logic operations; Boolean Algebra; Karnaugh
Maps; Datapath design; Control design: Hardwired control, microprogrammed control;
More on arithmetic: Multiplication, division, floating point arithmetic; RISC machines;
Pipelining; Memory systems and error detection and error correction coding; Caches;
Memory; I/O and Storage; Multiple Issue; Dynamic Scheduling; Data-Level Parallelism
and Vectors; Shared-Memory; Multiprocessors; Multithreading
CIT 311:
Computer Networks (3 units)
Networks, The Topologies, characteristics of the OSI Layer OSI Models and
Communication between systems, Interaction between OSI Model layers, protocols types
of Network : Local Area Network (LAN) Metropolitan Network (MAN): Wide Area
Network (WAN). Medium Dataflow, physical connection, Transmission Media
connecting devices repeaters, Hubs, Bridges Routers Gateway
CIT 341:
Data Structures (3 units)
Basic data structure including lists and trees, constructs for specifying and manipulating
data types. List structures, Binary, AVL and other trees, traversal algorithm, graphs, rings,
recursive programming, storage managements; stacks, queues, language features affecting
static and dynamic data structures, fixed and variable sized blocks, best-fit, first-fit, etc.
garbage collection, fragmentation, buddy system, block compaction and relocation hash
tables, programming exercises involving the implementation and use of data structures.
CIT 371:
Introduction to Computer Graphics & Animations (3 units)
Mathematics of 3-Ds and projections; graphical data structures; characteristics, and types
of display memories; graphics hardware including digital plotters and display devices;
graphics, software;
CIT 381:
File Processing and Management (3 units)
Review of basic, file processing concepts; the file management concepts; basic
terminology and concepts; structure of file management systems; Data flow between
systems; Data flow between systems; Data flow between internal memory and external
storage; blocking and deblocking; files; searching and sorting techniques, merging;
relevant i/o facilities for files processing of some high level programming languages such
as FORTRAN, COBOL, PASCAL, etc; file organization methods; sequential indexed,
direct/random, etc; Data validation; report generation, file management packages; file
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management security and integrity; assignment and completion of a data processing project
Structures.
DAM 301:
Data Mining and Data Warehousing (3 units)
Data Mining; Definition relationship to warehousing Classification of data mining
approaches to data mining problems application of data mining , commercial tools of data
mining, knowledge discovery, Architecture of Data warehousing Data marts, Data
warehousing lifecycle, data modelling Building of data warehouse, OLAP, MOLAP,
ROLAP Data warehouse and views. Future open issue for data warehouse.
CIT 322:
Introduction to Internet Programming (3 units)
Introduction to current programming models in generating and supporting rich real-world
web based applications. Internet architecture and organization. Internet services, electronic
mail, data transfer, dial-up, connection protocols. Connection to Internet: modem
connection, dial-up servers. Modern protocols for multimedia communication: Common
Gateway Interface (CGI), multimedia messaging, protocols for multimedia communication
– hypertext. HTML programming language: HTML tags and concepts such as tables,
frames, forms and cascading style sheets; hypertext design. Web services and servers,
examples and design of web pages, search engines and indexing. Elements of programming
language: JavaScript, dynamic HTML pages. Development and the future communication
using Internet. New technologies.
CIT 342:
Formal Languages and Automata Theory (3 units)
Introduction to language structures; languages and their representations; Grammars; formal
notations, types, Chomsky’s language hierarchy; sentence generation and recognition;
derivations; Ambiguity and syntax and finite state automata; context-free grammars;
simplification of context-free grammars; Chomsky, Greibach Normal Forms Push-Down
automata, LR(K), grammars, Recursive languages; semantics. Lab. exercises.
CIT 344:
Introduction to Computer Design (3 units)
Introduction to numbers and codes. Combinational logic design and applications: adders,
decoders, multiplexers, etc. Sequential logic design and applications: registers, flip-flops,
etc., and general finite state machines. Memory devices: read-only memory (ROM),
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random access memory (RAM). Introduction to microprocessors: arithmetic logic unit
(ALU), basic CPU architecture, addressing modes and program execution. Assembly
language programming: programs for simple tasks; branching, loops, and subroutines.
CIT 389:
Industrial Training (3 units)
Required 3 months of Industrial Training Students experiences will be documented and
presented in a Seminar and submitted as a Tutor Marked Assignment. An example of a
report is a report of a case study of a Cyber Cafe.
CIT 392:
Computer Laboratory II (2 units)
Laboratory exercises using the programming language Laboratory exercises using a
microcomputer operating system, e.g. MS-97/98/2000 Laboratory exercises using relevant
programming languages such as C and C++. Submission of a group project report of case
study of a computer centre. Laboratory Exercises in COBOL, ADA, and SQL.
DAM 344:
Semantic Data Modelling (2 units)
Concepts of Data Modelling: Overview of Data Modelling, Data Modelling concepts, Data
models Semantic Data Modelling: Overview of Semantic Data Modelling, Semantic Data
Models Semantic Data Modelling Concepts, Areas of Application of Semantic Data
Modelling Application in Computer, Application in Business
DAM364
Management Information Systems (2 units)
Introduction to MIS, Types of MIS, Levels of Management, Overview of
Information Technology, Technologies for Information System, Internets,
Modes of Information Communication, Information Representation-,
Information Storage Media, Information Security.
DAM382
Information Systems Management (3 units)
CIT 403:
Emerging Technologies (3 units)
Learners are to carry out researches and write Term papers on the Current/Emerging
technologies in Information and Communication Technology
CIT 411:
Microcomputers and Microprocessors (2 units)
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Review of basic concepts in digital electronic; Microprocessors; functions, operations and
architecture; comparison of current microprocessors; multi-chip and single chip; i/o
organization; assembler language; comparison of instruction sets; address modes, stack
operation; subroutines. i/o data transfer; bus control; daisy chaining, handshaking etc;
Interrupt structures; programmed transfer, DMA microcomputer systems; types of
microprocessors; uses of microprocessors, microcomputer design for specific applications;
microcomputer networking; interfacing microcomputer real-time control; laboratory
exercises using an assembly language
CIT 415:
Introduction to E-Commerce (3 units)
Introduction of basic concepts and definitions; Techniques and methodologies for for
developing and managing Web-sites for e-Commerce. Topics include: Introducing prerequisite skills, understanding Electronic business and electronic commerce, Techniques
and methodology for site development, Developing and enhancing a Product Catalogue,
Managing a Shopping Cart, Processing orders, Completing the Purchasing process and
Tracking Shoppers Information.
CIT 421:
Information Theory and Computer Communications System (3 units)
Historical background of information theory models or computation systems, coding
theory. Information and encoding, basic concepts of interactive computing, interactive
terminals devices protocols, direct links, communication channels, telecommunications
links, simplex, half duplex, duplex, multiplex, concentrators, computer networks operating
system for online processing routing algorithms, response, time reliability and security.
CIT 427:
Database Systems & Management (3 units)
Basic concept of data bases, history of DBMS types of database, specific problems of data
independence, data reliability, integrity, etc, data, data management, data base generation,
raw data, data definitions, data structure, storage structure data base logical and physical
organization, interrogation, data model, network, hierarchical relational, security, policies,
privacy quality and integrity protection mechanism.
CIT 445:
Principles and Techniques of Compliers (3 units)
Recapitulation of formal grammars; source code and target code structure of typical
compiler, comparative compiling techniques. Lexical analysis syntax analysis; simple
precedence, operator precedence, LR(K) parsers; semantics, Runt time storage allocation
code generation and code optimization. Compiler-compilers.
Pragmatics of Compiler
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writing: Translator writing Error recovery and Optimization problems; Laboratory
exercises leading to the productions of major parts of a compiler for an actual programming
language.
CIT 461
Internet Architecture & Communications (3 units)
History of the Internet. Internet protocols (IP, FTP, HTTP, TCP). Network topologies.
Renters. Bridges. Gate ways. Backbones. World wide web (www). TTP Sites and
examples. Internet Browsers ( Internet explorer, Netscape). Role of ISP’s Internet
Connectivity Requirements. E-mail, E-Business. Website design and Hosting. Engines.
CIT 463:
Introduction to Multimedia Technology (3 units)
Introduction: What is multimedia, Multimedia systems, Quality of service,
Synchronization & orchestration, Standards, Convergence, Value chain. Hardware:
Multimedia computers, Video and graphics, Audio, Telephone, video conference, and
networks, CD and DVD, USB and FireWire, Processors, Video for Windows, DirectX, and
ActiveMovie. Software: Browser based software architecture, Distributed software,
Servers, Network, Terminals. Audio and Video: Digital audio; Psycho acoustics, Digital
presentation of sound, Digital images, JPEG, Video signal, Camera sensors, Colors, Color
television, Equipment, Compression systems, Basics of video compression, Methods,
Algorithms. Interchange Formats: Application areas, Requirements, Track and object
model, Real-time transfer, Different transfer formats, Comparison. Authoring Tools:
Production process, Tools, Barriers, Development areas. Communications: QoS, ATM,
QoS implementations, Integrated Services, Differentiated Services. Multicast: Group
control, Routing, Real-time transfer and control protocols, Resource reservation, Session
control, MBone. Video Conference: Standards, Products, Internet telephony, CTI
(Computer Telephony Integration). Access Networks: Cable television, Digital subscriber
lines, UMTS, Digital television.
CIT 465:
Network Administration (2 units)
Introduction to Network Administration: scope, goals, philosophy & standards. IT
System Components and Network Structures, technology and protocols. System
Administration: host computer and user management. Network Administration
methods and Standards. Managing devices using SNMP and RMON. Management
issues: planning, implementation, fault diagnosis and recovery. Network
Simulation as a management tool. Network Documentation. Network Security and
Administration.
CIT 469:
Protocols Design and Programming (2 units)
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Introduction: Stages in Protocols design: Problem definition, requirements analysis,
protocol design and implementation in software. Protocol design tools. Overhead:
bandwidth, CPU, etc. Protocol life cycle. Preparing for future versions of the protocol:
version numbers, reserved bit fields, forwards and backwards compatibility. Parameters
setting. Desirable protocol features: auto-configuration, robustness (simple, selfstabilization and Byzantine robustness. Documentation and standardization. Planning an
upgrade path for future versions. Mobility. Ubiquitous computing. Comprehensive
security: Nano-computing, bio-computing.
CIT 422:
Techniques in Data Analysis (3 units)
CIT 425:
Operations Research (3 units)
Simple theories of queues, stochastic processes and random numbers, definition and uses
of simulation; discrete simulation models, design of simulation experiments; simulation
langs, detailed study of a chosen simulation language; applications; Lab. exercises. The
nature of operation research; allocation problems; inventory problems; Replacement;
maintenance and reliability problems. Dynamic programming; sequencing and coordination.
CIT 474:
Introduction to Expert Systems (2 units)
Study of different classes of expert systems, e.g. Rule Based: MYCIN or PROSPECTOR,
Blackboard; HEARSAY or CRYSLIS, Expert System shells e.g. Rule Based: e.g. PMYCIN, EXPERT. S.I. Frame Based e.g. KEE, KL-ONE Merit and Demerits of natural
language interface for expert systems. Extensive independent study of recent development
in the field and the submission of a group proposal for the application of Expert System in
different areas.
CIT 478:
Artificial Intelligence (2 units)
Basic AI issues attention, Search, Control, Game trees, knowledge representation,
Application of AI techniques in natural language, scene analysis, expert systems, KBCS
robot planning. Lab. exercises in AI lang. e.g., LISP/Prolog.
CIT 484:
Website Design & Programming (2 units)
What is HTML; Basic Tags of HTML; HTML Tag TITLE Tag Body Tag Formatting of
Text, Headers, Formatting Tags, Pre-Tag FONT TAG Special Characters Working with
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Images META Tag; Links: Anchor Tag, Lists; unordered lists ordered lists, definition lists,
tables : TABLE, TR and TD Tags Cell spacing and cell padding colspan and Rowspan
Frames: Frameset frame Tag, NOFRAMES Tag Forms: FORM and INPUT Tag,; Text Box
Radio Button, checkbox. Select tag and pull down. Lists hidden submit and Reset. Some
special Tags: COLGROUP, THREAD, TBODY, TFOOT, blank self, parent top, IFRAME
LABEL TEXTAREA. INTRODUCTION TO Java Script: Java script variables and data
types. Statement and operators, control structures object based programming message box
in JavaScript, Javascript with HTML forms
CIT 499:
Project (4 units)
Individual or Group projects of approved topics related to the current research interests in
the department.
DAM 461:
Statistical Database System (2 units)
Fundamentals of Database Systems: Databases and Database Users, Database System
Concepts and Architecture, Data Modelling Using the Entity-Relationship Model.The
Statistical database system, Statistical Database Concepts, Statistical Data Analysis, Mining
and Decision Tree Computer Security and Statistical Databases Application of Statistical
Database System SPEA SMART Airport Statistical Data Management System (SMART
STAT)
CIT 499:
Projects
Individual or Group projects of approved topics related to the current research interests in
the department.
Outline of Course Structure: The B. Sc., Honours, Computer Science
100 Level
Course
Code
Course Titles
Unit(s)
Status
Use of English and Communication Skill I
2
C
1st Semester
GST 101
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GST 107
The Good Study Guide
2
C
BIO101
General Biology
2
C
CHM101
Introductory Inorganic Chemistry
2
C
CIT 101
Computers in Society
2
C
CIT 143
Introduction to Data Organisation and Management
2
C
MTH 121
Linear Algebra I
2
C
PHY 111
Elementary Mechanics
2
C
PHY 113
Heat and Properties of Matter
2
C
PHY 191
Introductory Practical Physics I
2
C
Total Compulsory Units
20
Total Elective Units
0
Total Credit Units
20
GST 102
Use of English and Communication Skills II
2
C
GST 105
History and Philosophy of Science
2
C
GST 122
Introduction to Philosophy and Logic
2
C
CIT 102
Software Application Skills
2
C
CIT 132
Programming in BASIC
2
C
MTH 102
Introductory Statistics
2
C
MTH 112
Differential Calculus
2
C
MTH 122
Integral Calculus
2
C
MTH 142
Vectors and Geometry
2
C
PHY 132
Electricity, Magnetism and Modern Physics
2
C
PHY 192
Introductory Practical Physics II
2
C
2nd Semester
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Total Compulsory Units
22
Total Elective Units
0
Total Credit Units
22
Course Titles
Unit(s)
Status
GST 201
Nigerian Peoples and Cultures
2
C
CIT 211
Introduction to Operating Systems
3
C
CIT 213
Elementary Data Processing
2
E
CIT 215
Introduction to Programming Languages
3
C
CIT 237
Programming & Algorithms
3
C
MTH 211
Introduction to Set Theory and Abstract Algebra
3
E
MTH 213
Numerical Analysis I
3
C
MTH 241
Introduction to Real Analysis
3
E
MTH 281
Mathematical Methods I
3
C
Total Compulsory Units
17
Total Elective Units
8
Total Credit Units
25
200 Level
Course
Code
1st Semester
* Students are expected to offer at least one elective
course per semester. Also they can only register a
maximum of 25 units per semester
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2nd Semester
CIT 208
Information Systems
2
C
CIT 212
Systems Analysis and Design
3
C
CIT 246
Introduction to Computer Organisation
2
C
CIT 292
Computer Laboratory I
2
C
MTH 212
Linear Algebra II
3
E
MTH 232
Elementary Differential Equation
3
E
MTH 282
Mathematical Methods II
3
C
STT 211
Probability Distribution I
3
E
Total Compulsory Units
12
Total Elective Units
9
Total Credit Units
21
* Students are expected to offer at least one elective
course per semester. Also they can only register a
maximum of 25 units per semester
300 Level
Course
Code
Course Titles
Unit(s)
Status
CIT 309
Computer Architecture
3
C
CIT 311
Computer Networks
3
C
CIT 331
Theory of Computation
2
E
CIT 333
Software Engineering I
2
C
1st Semester
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CIT 341
Data Structures
3
C
CIT 351
C# Programming
2
C
CIT 353
Introduction to Human-Computer Interaction
2
E
CIT361
Data Communication
2
E
CIT 371
Introduction to Computer Graphics and Animations
3
E
CIT 383
Introduction to Object-Oriented Programming
2
E
MTH 307
Numerical Analysis II
3
C
MTH 381
Mathematical Methods III
3
E
STT 311
Probability Distribution II
3
E
Total Compulsory Units
18
Total Elective Units
21
Total Credit Units
39
* Students are expected to offer at least one elective
course per semester. Also they can only register a
maximum of 25 units per semester
2nd Semester
CIT 322
Introduction to Internet Programming
3
E
CIT 342
Formal Languages and Automata theory
3
C
CIT 344
Introduction to Computer Design
3
C
CIT 381
File Processing and Management
2
C
CIT 389
Industrial Training
3
C
CIT 392
Computer Laboratory II
2
C
MTH 382
Mathematical Methods IV
3
E
Total Compulsory Units
15
Total Elective Units
6
36
Total Credit Units
21
* Students are expected to offer at least one elective
course per semester. Also they can only register a
maximum of 25 units per semester
400 Level
Course
Code
Course Titles
Unit(s)
Status
CIT 403
Emerging Technologies
3
C
CIT 411
Microcomputers and Microprocessors
2
C
CIT 425
Operations Research
3
E
CIT 427
Database Systems and Management
3
C
CIT 445
Principles and Techniques of Compilers
3
C
CIT 461
Internet Architecture and Communication
3
E
CIT 463
Introduction to Multimedia Technology
3
E
CIT 465
Network Administration
2
E
CIT 467
Visual Programming and Applications
3
E
Total Compulsory Units
11
Total Elective Units
14
Total Credit Units
25
1st Semester
* Students are expected to offer at least one elective
course per semester. Also they can only register a
maximum of 25 units per semester
2nd Semester
CIT 412
Modelling and Simulation
3
37
C
CIT 432
Software Engineering II
3
E
CIT 474
Introduction to Expert Systems
2
E
CIT 478
Artificial intelligence
2
C
CIT 484
Website Design and Programming
2
C
CIT 499
Project
4
C
Total Compulsory Units
11
Total Elective Units
5
Total Credit Units
16
* Students are expected to offer at least one elective
course per semester. Also they can only register a
maximum of 25 units per semester
N/B: B.Sc (Computer Science Students) Students must accumulate a minimum of 120 credit units
to graduate.
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Course Content Specification: For graduation with a B.Sc.(Hons.) in Computer Science, the
students must have a minimum of 140 credit units of core courses and 12 units of elective courses
for an 8 semester structure and 110 credit units of core courses and 10 units of elective courses for
a 6 semester structure.
Find below the course descriptions:
GST 101
Use of English and Communication Skills I
Listening- enabling skills, listening and comprehending, note taking and information retrieval. Including
data, figures, diagrams and charts, Listening for main idea, interpretation and critical evaluation. Effective
reading, skimming and scanning. Reading and comprehension at various speed levels. Vocabulary
development in various academic context. Reading diverse texts in narratives and expository. Reading and
comprehension passges with tables, scientific texts. Reading for interpretation and critical evaluation.
GST 102
Use of English and Communication Skills II
Writing paragraphs: Topic sentence and coherence. Development of paragraphs: illustration, description,
cause and effect including definitions. Formal letters: essential parts and stylistic forms; complains and
requests; jobs, ordering goods, letters to government and other organisations. Writing reports; reporting
event, experiments. Writing summaries; techniques of summarising letters and sounds in English, vowels
and consonants. Interviews, seminar presentation, public speech making, articles, concord and sentences
including tenses. Gerund, participles, active, passive and the infinitive. Modal auxiliaries.
GST 105:
History and Philosophy of Science (2 units)
Nature of science, scientific methods and theories; Law of nature,; History of science. Lost sciences of
Africa, science, technology and inventions. Nature and scope of philosophy in science. Man, nature and his
origin. Man , environment and resources. Great Nigerian Scientists.
GST 107
The Good Study Guide
Getting started: How to use the book, why read about skills, getting yourself organised ; what is studying
all about, reading and note taking; Introduction, reactions to reading, your reading strategy, memory, taking
notes, conclusion. Other ways of studying: Introduction, learning in groups, talks and lectures, learning
from TV and radio broadcasts, other study media. Working with numbers; Getting to know numbers,
describing the world, describing with the tables, describing with diagrams and graphs; What is good
writing? The Importance of writing, what does an essay look like, what is a good essay? Conclusion. How
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to write essays: Introduction, the craft of writing, the advantages of treating essay writing as a craft, making
your essay flow, making a convincing case, the experience of writing. Preparing for examination.
CIT 101:
Computers in Society
What is Computer, Types of Computer, History of Digital Computer, Element of a Computer : Hardware
and Software. How to work with a computer. Operating System Windows Files word processing, copying
a text, saving, Changes to a document and Formatting, spelling checker and introduction to Printing a
document. Spread sheet, Entering and correcting data. Using Formula, Numeric Formats Creating Charts.
Types of Charts Power Points and presentation. Networking, Internet and E-mail. Reading and responding
to an E-mail message.
CIT 102:
Software Application Skills
Brief description of computer system: CPU, I/O devices; Operating systems; Computer File Management;
Computer Software: overview, types, etc.; Application software: common application software; Using
Microsoft Word; Using Microsoft Excel; Features of Database Applications and Microsoft Access;
Statistical Analysis Applications; Using SPSS software; Introduction to Desktop Publishing applications;
Computer applications in Nursing; Computer applications in Agriculture; Managing the computer system
with the Control Panel.
CIT 132: Programming in BASIC
(2 units)
Introduction to programming: Problem Solving Concepts, Flowcharting, and Programming
Languages; Fundamental Concepts and Language Structure: statement structure, The BASIC
Character Set, Predefined Functions; Solving simple problems with BASIC: BASIC statements –
END, PRINT, LET, READ, DATA, RESTORE, INPUT, GOTO, IF-THEN, ON-GOTO, FORNEXT, STEP, DIM, GOSUB, RETURN, etc. Loops, Arrays, and Nested Loops, Constants,
Variables, and Arithmetic Operations; Using predefined functions, Defining your own functions;
Constructing and using subroutines; Formatting printed output: PRINT, TAB, PRINT USING, and
Format statements; Storing and retrieving programs and data
MTH 102:
Introductory Statistics
Measures of central tendency and dispersion, (grouped and ungrouped); mean: - arithmetic and geometric,
harmonic, median, mode quartiles, deciles, modes, relative and absolute dispersion, sample space and
events as sets. Finite probability space properties of probability. Statistical independence and conditional
probability. Tree diagram. Bayes theorem. Discrete and continuous random variables. Expectation,
independent Bernoulli trials. Binomial Poisson and Normal distributions. Normal approximation to
binomial and Poisson distribution, Hyper geometric.
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MTH 133:
Trigonometry
Trigonometric functions; Radian measure, law of sine and cosine, sum, differences and product formulas.
Trigonometric identities, Inverse trigonometric functions, solutions of Trigonometric equations.
Exponential and logarithmic functions, laws of exponents and a logarithm. Algebraic functions,
polynomials, division algorithm, synthetic division, factor theorem, remainder theorem. Rational functions,
asymptotes partial factions.
MTH 112:
Differential Calculus
Real number: The number line, intervals, properties of absolute value. Solving inequalities sign chart.
Function from IR to IR, domain range, graph, monotonically increasing, decreasing functions. Inverse
functions. Composition of functions. Even and odd functions, periodic functions, Limits, convergence
sequences. Limit of a function, left and right limits and continuity. Differentiability at a point and on an
interval. Sum, product and quotient rule. Chain rule for inverse function. Implicit differential.
MTH 121:
Linear Algebra I
Definition of a matrix and types of matrices; Equality of matrices; transpose of a matrix; Hermittan matrix;
Skew Hermittan; matrix Algebra: Properties of matrix addition; Scalar multiplication; matrix
multiplication. Linear equations; linear equation in two unknowns; General systems of linear equations.
Determinants: Determinants of 2 x 2 matrix; Determinants of 3 x 3 matrix: properties of determinants;
Inverse of matrices; Inverse of a square matrix; Inverse of a non-singular 2 x 2 matrix; Inverse of a 3 x 3
square matrices; Invertible matrices and Determinants; Row Echelon form and system of equations; solving
systems of equation by row, Reduced Echelon form; Determinant and systems of equations; Transformation
of the plane; some properties of transformation: Vector spaces; Definitions; subpacks, ranks of a matrix;
linear dependence; Basis of vector; Wronkian of functions.
MTH 122:
Integral Calculus (2 Units)
Fundamental theorem of calculus. Integration by parts, change of variable method, integration of rational
functions, trigonometric integral, trigonometric substitutions. Numerical integration: Trapezium method.
MTH 142:
Vectors and Geometry
Equations of lines and planes. Conic sections, circles parabola, hyperbola, ellipse. Vectors in IR2, IR3,
Scalar products. Vector product Triple products. Application to Geometry. The notion of displacement,
speed, velocity and acceleration of a particles. Newton’s law of notions and applications to simple
problems. Work, power, and energy. Application of the principle of conservation of energy to notion of
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particles and those involving elastic string and springs. Simple Harmonic motion. Resultant of any number
of forces acting on a particles. Reduction of coplanar forces acting on a rigid body to a force and a couple.
Equilibrium of coplanar forces, parallel forces, couples. Laws of friction. Application of the principle of
moments. Moment of Inertia of simple bodies. (Note: Vector approach should be used where necessary)
PHY 111:
Elementary Mechanics (2 Units)
Physical quantities, unit and dimensions space and time, frames of reference, vestures and scalars,
kinematics – straight line, line motion, vertical motion, circular motion, deviation. Dynamics –
Equilibrium, work and energy, mass and momentum, laws of inertia, rotational motion, simple harmonic
motion, conservation laws, simple machines, fundamental laws of statics and dynamics, Galilean
invariance.
PHY 122:
Heat and Properties of Matter (2 Unit(s))
Heat and temperature, work and heat, heat capacities, thermal expansion of solids, liquids and gases, latent
heat, gas laws, heat transfer, isothermal and adiabatic changes, laws of thermo dynamics. Simple kinetic
theory of gases the van der Waals gas. Basic concepts and properties of waves; types of waves, wave nature
of light. Classification of matter into (solids, liquids and gases, forces between atoms and molecules,
molecular theory of matter, elasticity, plasticity, Hook’s Law, Young’s Shear and bulk Moduli) Crystalline
and non-crystalline materials, Hydro-dynamics-streamlines, Bernouli and continuity equations, turbulence,
Reynold’s number, Viscosity, laminar flow, Poisenille’s equation, surface tension, adhesion, cohesion,
capillary, drops and bubbles.
PHY 124:
Geometrics and Wave Optics
Reflection and Refraction. Review of refractive index and Snell’s law, real and apparent depth, Total Credit
Units internal reflection, critical angle, methods of measuring refractive index. The air-cell method. The
Prism, refraction through prism. Angle of deviation, minimum deviation, principle of reversibility of light
ray, small angle prism. Lenses and their construction. Derivations of lens formula and lens. Makers
formulea. Virtual objects, magnification. Thin leaves in contact. Newtons formula. Spherical mirrors. The
mirror formula, spherical and chromatic aberrations. Eye defects; calculation of powers and focal length of
correcting lenses. Dispersion and Spectrometer. Dispersion and dispersive power. The spectrometer,
essential parts and adjustments; measurements of refractive index. Spectroscopy, classification of spectra.
Applications. Optical instruments. Basic principles, the simple magnifying glass. The compound
microscope, the astronomical telescope, the eye ring. Wave Nature of light. Interference of light, optical
path, conditions for interference, interference fringes. Young’s experiments, Fresnel’s biprism. Parallel
sided thin films, the wedge fringes. Newton’s rings. Applications of interference. Polarisation, Malus law,
Polaroids
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PHY 132:
Electricity, Magnetism and Modern Physics (2 Unit(s))
Electrostatics – electric charges, forces between electric charges, static electricity, conductors and currents,
dielectrics, heating effects of Current-secbeck and Peltic effects with practical applications. Magnetic fields
– fields due to a flat Coil, Solenoid and infitely long straight wire, forces between current-carrying
conductors, Ammeters, electrolysis and ion velocities, voltameters. Practical application of electrolysis,
Magnetic induction, Maxwell’s equation, electromagnetic oscillations, waves and applications.
PHY 191:
Introductory Practical Physics I (2 Units)
Selected experiments on topics covered in PHY 111 and PHY 122, Application of a variety of simple
experimental techniques with emphasis on quantitative measurements, experimental errors and graphical
analysis.
PHY 192:
Introductory Practical Physics II (2 Units)
Selected experiments on topics covered in PHY 131 and PHY 102 with emphasis on application of a variety
of simple experimental technique, quantitative measurements, experimental errors and graphical analysis.
CIT 208:
Information systems
Introduction & Basic SQL Project Introduction. Advanced SQL. Conceptual Modelling and Schema
Design. Database Programming, JDBC, Regular Expressions. Functional Dependencies E2: Functional
Dependency & Relational Algebra. Relational Algebra. Introduction to XML. XML and XQuery. Web
Services. Transactions. Recovery. Database Heterogeneity.
CIT 211:
Introduction to Operating System
Definition of an operating system; Types of operating systems; and real time (single-user/multi-user),
timesharing; Examples of operating systems; DOS, CP/M, UNIX/ZENIX,/LINUX, MS Windows
95/98/2000, etc. Components of an operating system; Process Management; Supervisor, memory manager,
I/O handlers, file system, etc. Operating system interface with the hardware; interrupts, deadlocks, I/O
channel, multiplexer, registers, status words; Memory Management; Virtual Memory. Operating system
interface with other systems software; linkers, translators, libraries, etc. storage organization and protection.
CIT 212:
Systems Analysis & Design
General systems concepts: Systems project team organisation; Overview of systems development process;
Project identification and selection; system requirements analysis and feasibility study; fact finding
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techniques; Systems design; Analysis techniques and tools e.g. Jackson System Development (JSD)
techniques etc. Data flow diagrams (DFD), HIPO charts. Business system design; procurement, site
preparation, system installation, system testing, system conversions; system project, report writing, and
presentation; system documentation; post installation evaluation; compilation of a real-life system analysis
team project to provide experience in applying the principles and techniques presented above.
CIT 213:
Elementary Data Processing
Basic EDP concepts: Files, Records, Blocks, Basic File Organization, Devices and concepts: Magnetic
Tapes and Storage density. Magnetic Disks: Seek Time and Rotational Latency, Sequential and Random
File Processing. Business Programming in COBOL, ADA, SQL
CIT 215:
Introduction to Programming Languages
FORTRAN programming language; Comparison of various versions of the language. Programming
exercises using FORTRAN with emphasis on scientific application problems. Elements of Pascal language.
Exercises in Pascal Program structures and programming concepts; Structured design principles;
abstraction, modularity, stepwise refinement, structured design techniques teaching of a structured
programming language, e.g. PASCA/JAVA, C++.
CIT 237:
Programming and Algorithms
The programme development process, programme design, coding, and testing principles of good
programming styles; Programme verification techniques; Programme documentations and maintenance;
Programme design tools, e.g. flowcharts, pseudocodes, etc. Illustration of the various concepts with
practical programming problems of manageable complexity e.g. Knight’s tour or 8-queens, life game
problems, etc. Algorithms and data structures; Divide-and-conquer algorithms; Stacks, queues, trees. A
treatment of popular sorting and searching algorithms; performance analysis of algorithms. Worst-, bestand average-case performance of the algorithms. Recursion, Hill-climbing techniques.
CIT 246:
Introduction to Computer Organi2ation
Number systems; Number representation; Computer arithmetic; Basic instruction cycle; Data types;
Instruction types; Addressing modes; Assemblers, linkers, loader; Subroutines, stacks; I/O, traps, interrupts;
Floating-point instructions; Instruction set design; Virtual machines, compilation/interpretation
CIT 292:
Computer Laboratory 1
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Basic logic Operations. Combinational logic, Karnaugh maps, Simple latch and clocked flip flop, J-k flipflops, Binary addition, Synchronous counters, up and down counters.
MTH 211:
Introduction to Set theory and Abstract Algebra
Set: Binary operations, mapping, equivalence relations integers: Fundamental theorem of arithmetic,
congruence equations, Euler’s function (n) Group Theory: Definition and examples of groups. Subgroups,
coset decomposition, Lagrange’s theorem. Cyclic groups. Homonorphisms, isomorphism. Odd and even
permutations, Cayley’s theorem. Rings: Definition and examples of rings. Commutative rings. Integral
domain. Order, well-ordering principles. Mathematical induction.
MTH 212:
Linear Algebra II
Vector spaces. Linear independence. Basis, change of basis and dimension. Linear equations and matrices.
Linear maps. The diagonal, permutation, triangular matrices. Elementary matrix. The inverse of a matrix.
Rank and nullity. Determinants. Adjoint, cofactors, inverse matric. Determinantial rank. Crammer’s rule.
Canonical forms, similar matrics, Eigen values and vectors, quadratic forms.
MTH 213:
Numerical Analysis I
Interpolation: Lagrange’s and Hermite interpolation formulae, divided differences and difference schemes.
Interpolation formulas by use of divided differences. Approximation: Least-square polynomial
approximation, chebychev polynomials continued fraction and rational fraction orthogonal polynomials.
Numerical Integration: Newton’s-cotes formulae, Gaussian Quadrature. Solution of Equations: Graeffe’s
method. Bernoulli’s method, Newton’s method, Bairstow’s method (iterative method) Matrices and
Related Topics: Definitions, Eigenvalue and Eigenvectors, Algebraic Eigenvalue problems-power method,
Jacobi method. Systems of linear Equations: Gauss elimination, Gauss-Jordan method. Jacobi iterative
method, Gauss-field iterative method.
MTH 232:
Elementary Differential Equation
Introduction, equation of first order and first degree, separable equations, homogeneous equations, exact
equations, linear equations, Bernoulli’s and Riccati equations. Applications to mechanics and electricity.
Orthogonal and oblique trajectories. Second order equations with constant coefficients.
MTH 241:
Introduction to Real Analysis
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Set: Cartesian products, functions and mappings direct and inverse images. Countable sets. Limits:
Elementary properties of limits. Upper and lower bounds, supremum, infimum, convergence of sequences.
Limit of monotone functions and sequences. Candy convergence principles. Continuity: Real-Valued
functions of a real variable Monotone functions, periodic functions, bounded functions. Continuity of
functions using neighbourhood. Elementary properties of continuous functions. Uniform continuity.
Series: convergence of series, tests for convergence, absolute convergence, power series, uniform
convergence.
MTH 281:
Mathematical Methods I
Sequences and Series: Limits, continuity, Differentiability, implicit functions, sequences. Series, test for
convergence sequences and series of functions. Calculus: partial differentiation, Total Credit Units
derivatives, implicitly functions, change of variables. Taylor’s theorem and maxima and minima functions,
of two variables. Langrangian multiplier. Numerical Methods: Introduction to iterative methods, Newton’s
method applied to finding roots. Trapezium and Simpsons rules of integration.
MTH 282:
Mathematical Methods II
Vector Theory: Vector and scalar field functions. Grad, div, curl, directional derivatives. Orthogonal
curvilinear coordinates.
Complex Numbers: The algebra and geometry of complex numbers; de’moivre’s theorem. Elementary
transcendental functions. The nth root of unity and of a general complex number.
STT 211:
Probability Distribution I
Discrete sample spaces: Algebra and probability of events, combinatorial analysis. Sampling with and
without replacement. Conditional probability, Bayes theorem and stochastic independence. Discrete
distributions: Binomial, Poisson, negative binomial-hyper geometric and multinomial. Normal
approximation to binomial and Poisson, Poisson approximation to binomial. Random variables and
expectations: mean, variance, covariance. Probability generating function and moment generating function.
Chebychev’s inequality. Continuous joint distributions: marjind as conditional density. Expectations:
movement, movement generating functions. Uniform, normal, beta Cauchy and hop-normal distributions.
CIT 309:
Computer Architecture
Introduction, basic computer organization; Instruction formats, instruction sets and their design; ALU
design: Adders, subtracters, logic operations; Boolean Algebra; Karnaugh Maps; Datapath design; Control
design: Hardwired control, microprogrammed control; More on arithmetic: Multiplication, division,
floating point arithmetic; RISC machines; Pipelining; Memory systems and error detection and error
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correction coding; Caches; Memory; I/O and Storage; Multiple Issue; Dynamic Scheduling; Data-Level
Parallelism and Vectors; Shared-Memory; Multiprocessors; Multithreading
CIT 311:
Computer Networks
Basic models of communication; data communication and networks; protocols and their basic architecture;
idea for standardization; transfer of data; tools and mediums for transfer; data coding; data communication
interfaces; control of data connections; multiplexing; local area networks; technology, architecture and
systems; wide area networks; types of communication; integrated digital services; internetworking
communication; network level; basics of OSI and Internet architecture and reference models; Internet
protocols; traffic control; Types of network protocols; transport protocols; application level; system aspects
network security; distributed applications; basic network services; network management; OSI and Internet
models for management; definition of system servers: from addresses and names to services.
CIT 322:
Introduction to Internet Programming
Introduction to current programming models in generating and supporting rich real-world web based
applications. Internet architecture and organization. Internet services, electronic mail, data transfer, dial-up,
connection protocols. Connection to Internet: modem connection, dial-up servers. Modern protocols for
multimedia communication: Common Gateway Interface (CGI), multimedia messaging, protocols for
multimedia communication – hypertext. HTML programming language: HTML tags and concepts such as
tables, frames, forms and cascading style sheets; hypertext design. Web services and servers, examples and
design of web pages, search engines and indexing. Elements of programming language: JavaScript,
dynamic HTML pages. Development and the future communication using Internet. New technologies.
CIT 331:
Theory of Computation
Finite Automata, Turning machine, Recursively enumerable sets, Halting Problem. Computability and
Decidability. Predicate Logic Validity Problem, Deduction, Herband’s procedures, Robinson’s resolution
rule. Programme Verification; Formal Semantics.
CIT 333:
Software Engineering I
Top-DOWN design, modularity, technical and managerial problem of software development design
representations; e.g. pseudo code HIPO diagrams CASE tools and Programming Environments.
CIT 341:
Data Structures
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Basic data structure including lists and trees, constructs for specifying and manipulating data types. List
structures, Binary, AVL and other trees, traversal algorithm, graphs, rings, recursive programming, storage
managements; stacks, queues, language features affecting static and dynamic data structures, fixed and
variable sized blocks, best-fit, first-fit, etc. garbage collection, fragmentation, buddy system, block
compaction and relocation hash tables, programming exercises involving the implementation and use of
data structures.
CIT 342:
Formal Languages and Automata Theory
Introduction to language structures; languages and their representations; Grammars; formal notations,
types, Chomsky’s language hierarchy; sentence generation and recognition; derivations; Ambiguity and
syntax and finite state automata; context-free grammars; simplification of context-free grammars;
Chomsky, Greibach Normal Forms Push-Down automata, LR(K) grammars, Recursive languages;
semantics. Lab. exercises.
CIT 344:
Introduction to Computer Design
Introduction to numbers and codes. Combinational logic design and applications: adders, decoders,
multiplexers, etc. Sequential logic design and applications: registers, flip-flops, etc., and general finite state
machines. Memory devices: read-only memory (ROM), random access memory (RAM). Introduction to
microprocessors: arithmetic logic unit (ALU), basic CPU architecture, addressing modes and program
execution. Assembly language programming: programs for simple tasks; branching, loops, and
subroutines.
CIT 351:
C# Programming
Introduction to programming: Algorithms and flowcharts; Data types in C#; Operators and expressions in
C#; Decision Structures in C#; control structures; Pointers and Arrays; Functions; File and Structs, Union
and Bit-fields;
CIT 353:
Introduction to Human Computer Interaction
Survey of human-computer interaction concepts, theories and practice. Basic components of humancomputer interaction. Interdisciplinary underpinnings. Informed and critical evaluation of computer-based
technology. User-oriented perspective rather than system-oriented, with two thrusts: human (cognitive,
social) and technological (input/output, interaction styles devices). Design guidelines, evaluation methods
participatory design, communication between users and system developers. Topics include: System
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interaction design patterns, User Interface Design Criteria and User Interface Design and Programming
tools, Multimedia and HCI
CIT 361:
Data Communications
Introduction to waves, Waves analysis, Fourier Analysis (Fourier Series, Fourier transform) Z- transform,
Analog and Digital transmission, Synchronous and Asynchronous transmission. Transmission media,
Modulation, Data modems, Mathematical communication. Multiplexing (FDM, TDM, PCM), Data links
protocols, Interfaces, Codes. Error detection and correction. Party loop check.
CIT 371:
Introduction to Computer Graphics & Animations
Mathematics of 3-Ds and projections; graphical data structures; characteristics, and types of display
memories; graphics hardware including digital plotters and display devices; graphics, software;
CIT 381:
File Processing and Management
Review of basic, file processing concepts; the file management concepts; basic terminology and concepts;
structure of file management systems; Data flow between systems; Data flow between systems; Data flow
between internal memory and external storage; blocking and de-blocking; files; searching and sorting
techniques, merging; relevant i/o facilities for files processing of some high level programming languages
such as FORTRAN, COBOL, PASCAL, etc; file organization methods; sequential indexed, direct/random,
etc; Data validation; report generation, file management packages; file management security and integrity;
assignment and completion of a data processing project Structures.
CIT 383:
Introduction to Object-Oriented Programming
(2 units)
Object-Oriented Programming Concepts: Classes and objects, encapsulation, passing messages,
abstraction, composition, inheritance, polymorphism, modularity. Using any object-oriented language
discuss the following: Creating a Simple Class, Class Properties, Constructors and Destructors, Static
Behaviour, Method Overloading, Constructor Overloading, Basic Operator Overloading, Overloading True
and False using any object-oriented language, Logical Operator Overloading, Conversion Operator
Overloading, Indexers, Inheritance.
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CIT 389:
Industrial Training
Required 3 months of Industrial Training Students experiences will be documented and presented in a
Seminar and submitted as a Tutor Marked Assignment. An example of a report is a report of a case study
of a Cyber Cafe.
CIT 392:
Computer Laboratory II
Laboratory exercises using the programming language
Laboratory exercises using a microcomputer operating system, e.g. MS-97/98/2000
Laboratory exercises using relevant programming languages such as C and C++. Submission of a group
project report of case study of a computer centre. Laboratory Exercises in COBOL, ADA, and SQL.
MTH 307:
Numerical Analysis II
Polynomial and Splines approximations: Orthogonal polynomials and Chebyshev approximations, Least
squares, Cubes spline; Hermite approximations; Numerical integration. Boundary value problems.
Introduction to numerical solutionof partial differential equations.
MTH 381:
Mathematical Methods III
Functions of several variables: Jacobian, functional dependence and independence. Multiple integrals, line
integrals. Improper integrals. Vector Field theory: Relations between vector field functions. Integral
theorems. Gauss’s, Stoke’s and Green’s theorems. Elementary tensor calculus. Functions of a complex
variable: The Cauchy-Riemman equations. Integration of complex plane. Cauchy’s theorem Cauchy’s
inequality. The residue theorem and the evaluation of integrals. Integral Transforms: Fourier and Laplace
transforms. Convolution properties and their applications.
MTH 382:
Mathematical Methods IV
Ordinary Differential Equations: The concept of existence and uniqueness of solutions. Operational
methods of solution of linear equations. Sturm-Lionville theory, Green’s functions, series solution. Special
functions and some of their elementary properties; Gamma and Beta functions. Partial Differential
Equations: Solutions of boundary and eigenvlaue problems of partial differential equations by various
methods which include: Separation of variables, transform techniques. Sturn-Liouville theory; Green’s
functions; method of characteristics.
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STT 311:
Probability Distribution II
Probability spaces measures and distribution. Distribution of random variable spaces. Product probabilities.
Independence and expectation of random variables. Convergence of random variables. Week convergence
almost every where, laws of large numbers. Characteristic function and inversion formula.
CIT 403: Emerging Technologies (3 Units)
Students are expected to write a seminar paper on any new and recent technologies/topics in the market
such as: Artificial Intelligence, ASPs (Application Service Providers), Distributed Java Database and
Computing Issues, E-Commerce Internet Broadcasting, Internet Collaboration Internet Multimedia, Linux
Platforms, Software Object-Oriented Databases and Software Development , Voice I/O (Computer
Input/Output), Voice over IP (IP Telephony) XML
CIT 411:
Microcomputers and Microprocessors
Review of basic concepts in digital electronic; Microprocessors; functions, operations and architecture;
comparison of current microprocessors; multi-chip and single chip; i/o organization; assembler language;
comparison of instruction sets; address modes, stack operation; subroutines. i/o data transfer; bus control;
daisy chaining, handshaking etc; Interrupt structures; programmed transfer, DMA microcomputer systems;
types of microprocessors; uses of microprocessors, microcomputer design for specific applications;
microcomputer networking; interfacing microcomputer real-time control; laboratory exercises using an
assembly language
CIT 412:
Modelling and Simulation
Basic modelling and simulation concepts and definitions; Random numbers – pseudorandom number
generation and testing; Monte Carlo methods;. Introduction to distribution functions; Simulation and
modelling – discrete-event simulation, continuous simulation. Modelling methods; Visual models and
Conceptual models, Physics-based models and finite element model, Data-based models; Statistics for
Modelling and Simulation; Simple theories of Queues, stochastic processes Design of simulation
experiments; simulation languages, detailed study of a chosen simulation language; applications; System
Dynamics. Lab. exercises. Data collection and coding. Data cleaning-completeness, range, consistency.
Case studies and examples using SPSS or PSAT packages. Interpretation of results.
CIT 421:
Information Theory and Computer Communication Systems
Historical background of information theory models or computation systems, coding theory. Information
and encoding, basic concepts of interactive computing, interactive terminals devices protocols, direct links,
communication channels, telecommunications links, simplex, half duplex, duplex, multiplex, concentrators,
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computer networks operating system for online processing routing algorithms, response, time reliability
and security.
CIT 425:
Operations Research
The nature of operation research; Linear programming, simplex method, Transportation problem, allocation
problems; Quadratic and Goal programming; Queue theory, Game theory; Search Analysis; Inventory
control; Network Analysis; Replacement Analysis and Simulation; maintenance and reliability problems.
Dynamic programming; sequencing and co-ordination.
CIT 427:
Database Systems & Management
Basic concept of data bases, history of DBMS types of database, specific problems of data independence,
data reliability, integrity, etc, data, data management, database generation, raw data, data definitions, data
structure, storage structure database logical and physical organization, interrogation, data model, network,
hierarchical, relational, security, policies, privacy quality and integrity protection mechanism. Introduction
& Basic SQL Project Introduction. Advanced SQL. Conceptual Modelling and Schema Design. Database
Programming, JDBC, Regular Expressions. Functional Dependencies E2: Functional Dependency &
Relational Algebra. Introduction to XML. XML and X-Query. Web Services. Transactions. Recovery.
Database Heterogeneity.
CIT 432:
Software Engineering II
Programme Testing; software Reliability models Availability models. Management Techniques. Formal
Methods, e.g. VDM, OBJ
CIT 445:
Principles and Techniques of Compliers
Recapitulation of formal grammars; source code and target code structure of typical compiler, comparative
compiling techniques. Lexical analysis syntax analysis; simple precedence, operator precedence, LR(K)
parsers; semantics, Runt time storage allocation code generation and code optimization. Compilercompilers.
Pragmatics of Compiler writing: Translator writing Error recovery and Optimization
problems; Laboratory exercises leading to the productions of major parts of a compiler for an actual
programming language.
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CIT 461:
Internet Architecture & Communications
History of the Internet. Internet protocols (IP, FTP, HTTP, TCP). Network topologies. Renters. Bridges.
Gate ways. Backbones. World Wide Web (WWW). TTP Sites and examples. Internet Browsers ( Internet
explorer, Netscape). Role of ISP’s Internet Connectivity Requirements. E-mail, E-Business. Website design
and Hosting. Engines.
CIT 462:
Web Server Technology
Review of XHTML (Extensible Hypertext Mark-Up Language) and CSS (Cascading Style Sheets).
Introduction to client-side scripting languages such as JavaScript in Web application development. Use a
client-side programming language such as JavaScript to develop interactive Web content including forms,
style sheets, data validation, and animation. Introduction to Web server technology and Web-based
applications. Survey of server-side programming languages such as CGI-Perl and PHP. Introduction to
XML (Extensible Markup Language). An overview of database operations. Introduction to the deployment
of applications to a Web server. Complete an integrated Web application that integrates a database along
with client-side and server-side applications.
CIT 463:
Introduction to Multimedia Technology
Introduction: What is multimedia, Multimedia systems, Quality of service, Synchronization &
orchestration, Standards, Convergence, Value chain. Hardware: Multimedia computers, Video and
graphics, Audio, Telephone, video conference, and networks, CD and DVD, USB and FireWire, Processors,
Video for Windows, DirectX, and ActiveMovie. Software: Browser based software architecture,
Distributed software, Servers, Network, Terminals. Audio and Video: Digital audio; Psycho acoustics,
Digital presentation of sound, Digital images, JPEG, Video signal, Camera sensors, Colours, Colour
television, Equipment, Compression systems, Basics of video compression, Methods, Algorithms.
Interchange Formats: Application areas, Requirements, Track and object model, Real-time transfer,
Different transfer formats, Comparison. Authoring Tools: Production process, Tools, Barriers,
Development areas. Communications: QoS, ATM, QoS implementations, Integrated Services,
Differentiated Services. Multicast: Group control, Routing, Real-time transfer and control protocols,
Resource reservation, Session control, M-Bone. Video Conference: Standards, Products, Internet
telephony, CTI (Computer Telephony Integration). Access Networks: Cable television, Digital subscriber
lines, UMTS, Digital television.
CIT 465:
Network Administration
Introduction to Network Administration: scope, goals, philosophy & standards. IT System
Components and Network Structures, technology and protocols. System Administration: host
computer and user management. Network Administration methods and Standards. Managing
devices using SNMP and RMON. Management issues: planning, implementation, fault diagnosis
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and recovery. Network Simulation as a management tool. Network Documentation. Network
Security and Administration.
CIT 467:
Visual Programming and Applications
Visual Programming concepts. Visual programming languages (Visual Basic, Visual Fox Pro, Visual
C++,….) website design. Website Design Applications ( Front page 2000, Claris, etc.) HTML, Java
language
CIT 469:
Protocols Design and Programming
Introduction. Stages in Protocols design: Problem definition, requirements analysis, protocol design and
implementation in software. Protocol design tools. Overhead: bandwidth, CPU, etc. Protocol life cycle.
Preparing for future versions of the protocol: version numbers, reserved bit fields, forwards and backwards
compatibility. Parameters setting. Desirable protocol features: auto-configuration, robustness (simple, selfstabilization and Byzantine robustness. Documentation and standardization. Planning an upgrade path for
future versions. Mobility. Ubiquitous computing. Comprehensive security: Nano-computing, biocomputing.
CIT 474:
Introduction to Expert Systems
Study of different classes of expert systems, e.g. Rule Based: MYCIN or PROSPECTOR, Blackboard;
HEARSAY or CRYSLIS, Expert System shells e.g. Rule-Based: e.g. P-MYCIN, EXPERT. S.I. Frame
Based e.g. KEE, KL-ONE Merit and Demerits of natural language interface for expert systems. Extensive
independent study of recent development in the field and the submission of a group proposal for the
application of Expert System in different areas.
CIT 478:
Artificial Intelligence
Basic AI issues attention, Search, Control, Game trees, knowledge representation, Application of AI
techniques in natural language, scene analysis, expert systems, KBCS robot planning. Lab. exercises in AI
lang. e.g., LISP/Prolog.
CIT 484:
Website Design & Programming
What is HTML; Basic Tags of HTML; HTML Tag TITLE Tag Body Tag Formatting of Text, Headers,
Formatting Tags, Pre-Tag FONT TAG Special Characters Working with Images META Tag; Links:
Anchor Tag, Lists; unordered lists ordered lists, definition lists, tables : TABLE, TR and TD Tags Cell
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spacing and cell padding colspan and Rowspan Frames: Frameset frame Tag, NOFRAMES Tag Forms:
FORM and INPUT Tag,; Text Box Radio Button, checkbox. Select tag and pull down. Lists hidden submit
and Reset. Some special Tags: COLGROUP, THREAD, TBODY, TFOOT, blank self, parent top,
IFRAME LABEL TEXTAREA. INTRODUCTION TO Java Script: Java script variables and data types.
Statement and operators, control structures object based programming message box in JavaScript,
Javascript with HTML forms
CIT 499:
Project
Individual or Group projects of approved topics related to the current research interests in the department.
4.10.4 Degree award requirements (examples):
In order to be considered for graduation, a student must:




earn a total credit of 120 for regular entry students (100 Level entry) and 90 for direct entry
students (200 level entry).
pass ALL compulsory courses
be in good standing (a minimum OF CGPA 1.5).
complete his/her: research project, Student Industrial Work Experience and Seminar on
Emerging Technologies
4.11 GRADE POINT AVERAGE (GPA) AND CUMULATIVE GRADE POINT
AVERAGE (CGPA)
4.11.1Formula for calculation of GPA and CGPA
The Grade Point Average (GPA) is computed by multiplying the Grade Point (GP) attained in each
course by the course credit unit and then summed up and divided by the total units taken in a
semester
Courses
(a)
Credit Unit
(b)
Raw Score
(c)
Letter Grade Grade Point
Point (d)
(e)
CIT351
CIT411
CIT425
CIT309
CIT333
Total
3
2
3
3
3
14
26
71
64
70
65
F
A
B
A
B
55
0
5
4
5
4
Weighted
Grade Point
(f)
0
10
12
15
12
49
Column (f) is obtained by multiplying column (b) by column (e).
The GPA is obtained by dividing the sum of column (f) by sum of column (b) which is 49/14 =
3.5
4.12
CLASS OF DEGREE
The classification of degrees at the National Open University of Nigeria is determined on the basis
of a learner’s cumulative grade point average (CGPA) at the end of his/her degree programe as
follows:
S/N
Degree/Certificate
1
First Class
2
Second Class (Upper)
3
Second Class (Lower)
4
Third Class
5
Fail
Table 1: Classification of Degree in NOUN
4.13
CGPA
4.50 – 5.00
3.50 – 4.49
2.40 – 3.49
1.50 – 2.39
0.00 – 1.49
GOOD ACADEMIC STANDING
Good academic standing ensures student have at least a minimum of 1.5 CGPA.
4.14
END OF PROGRAMME CLEARANCE
Student process end of programme clearance through study centers. The center furnishes the
candidate with details of the process.
PART 5: ASSESSEMENT AND EVALUATION
5.1
Introduction
NOUN uses two modes of assessment for its students. These are continuous assessment and end
of semester examination. The nature of the assessment is as follows



Self-assessment exercise within each unit of study
Tutor marked assignments (TMAs) at the end of each unit of study
End of semester examinations including project work or practical hands-on session
In courses such as Seminar and Practical based courses such as Student Work Industrial
Experience (SIWES) students do not take the TMA and examination. In the Student Work
Industrial Experience (SIWES), the grading is composed of three components: evaluation by site
supervision conducted by NOUN staff or NOUN appointed assessor, evaluation of learner’s
technical report, and evaluation of Seminar delivered by the learner at the end of the training. In
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the Seminar courses, the grading is composed of three components: evaluation of learner’s term
paper and evaluation of Seminar delivered by the learner.
5.2
Tutor Marked Assignments (TMA)
These assignments are provided by the tutors at any time preceeding the end of semester
examination. Students are required to attempt and submit them via the TMA portal. There are
usually four TMAs per course but the best three are used for computation. Each TMA is weighed
10%. The TMA forms 30% of the overall grade of the course.
5.2.1 Opening and Closing of TMA portal
The TMA portal is opened to students few weeks into the semester and closed a few weeks to the
examination. Within this period, students are expected to attempt, complete and submit their TMA
via the portal.
5.3
End-of-Semester Examinations
The end-of-semester examination constitute 70% of the finally grade earned in the course. The
examination is usually pen-on-paper for 300 Level courses and above. 100 Level, 200 Level and
GSTs are usually eExamination.
5.3.1 The eExamination
The eExamination is usually done on the computer at the various study centers. A timetable for
the courses is released to students. Students are to go to their study on the day allocated for their
courses and within the timeslot allocated for the paper. The duration of each paper is determined
by the credit unit of the course. Student attempt and submit the eExamination on the computers
systems provided. This constitute 70% of the finally grade earned in the course.
5.3.2 Pen-on-Paper (PoP) Examinations
Pen-on-paper are usually for 300 Level courses and above (except the GST courses). . A timetable
for the courses is released to students. Students are to go to their study on the day allocated for
their courses and within the timeslot allocated for the paper. The duration of each paper is
determined by the credit unit of the course. Students answer the questions on their answer booklets
which are retrieved at the end of the allocated time. This constitute 70% of the finally grade earned
in the course.
5.3.3 Opening and Closing of Examination Portal
The examination is held at the various study centres. Dedicated systems are provided for the
examination process from the first day allocated on the timetable to the last day on the timetable.
The duration for each course/paper is determined by the credit unit of the course.
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5.4
Examination Procedures
5.4.1 Policies
Students overall grading is based on two segments: Tutor Marked Assignment and end-of semester
examination (except for practical based courses and seminar courses).
All end-of-semester examinations (pen-on-paper and eExamination) are administered only at the
various study centres.
Student final overall grades are graded accordingly (see table below)
S/N Letter Grade
Grade Point
Description
Percentage
1
A
5
Excellent
70% and above
2
B
4
Very Good
60% - 69%
3
C
3
Good
50% - 59%
4
D
2
Satisfactory
45% - 49%
5
E
1
?
40% - 45%
6
F
0
Failed
39% and below
Table 1: Scoring and Grading System in NOUN (Undergraduate)
S/N Letter Grade
Grade Point
Description
1
A
5
Excellent
2
B
4
Very Good
3
C
3
Good
4
F
0
Failed
Table 2: Scoring and Grading System in NOUN (Postgraduate)
DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE
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Percentage
70% and above
60% - 69%
50% - 59%
49% and below
B.Sc. ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
Programme Code: 5205
PROGRAMME AND DEGREE AWARD REQUIREMENTS. To graduate, a student shall have
undergone 8-10 semesters of study depending on entry point, including field practical training.
Course work load must meet the graduation requirements of the University based on minimum
academic standards. However, in doing so, the student must earn a minimum of 120 credit units
for the four year programme in Environmental Science and Resource Management. Direct entry
(200-Level) students must earn a minimum of 90 credit units. The submission of an undergraduate
project thesis based on supervised research is a graduation requirement which must not be
compromised
This Environmental Science and Resource Management Degree covers the basic principles of the
biological, chemical and physical sciences, but also covers economic and other social sciences in
order to gain an understanding of human interactions with the environment. This degree will equip
the environmental managers of the future with the scientific background and the ability to apply it
to real-life environmental problems. The Environmental Management degree programme applies
scientific principles and management objectives to a range of environmental problems such as
pollution, climate change and mechanisms for their mitigation, including legislation.
1. Brief History The Bachelor of science (BSc. (Hons) in Environmental Science and Resource
Management is one of the university’s pioneer programmes that started in 2003. Currently, the
registered student population for this course in all the study centres is over 3,000. Facilitators for
this course are over 50 in number with qualifications not less than a PhD. Degree. This four-year
programme is being phased out and being replaced by B.Sc. Environmental Management and
Toxicology, a five-year programme. Admission into B.Sc. Environmental Science and Resource
Management programme ceased since June, 2017.
2. About the course
This Environmental Science and Resource Management Degree covers the basic principles of the
biological, chemical and physical sciences, but also covers economic and other social sciences in
order to gain an understanding of human interactions with the environment. This degree will equip
the environmental managers of the future with the scientific background and the ability to apply it
to real-life environmental problems. The Environmental Management degree programme applies
scientific principles and management objectives to a range of environmental problems such as
pollution, climate change and mechanisms for their mitigation, including legislation.
3. Mission of the University
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“To provide functional, cost-effective, flexible learning which adds life-long value to quality
education for all who seek knowledge.”
4. Description of the Programme---B.Sc. Environmental Science & Resource Management
5. 0 Admission Requirements

The minimum entry requirements for BSc. Environmental Science and Resource
Management are five (5) O’ Level (SSCE/NECO/G.C.E/NABTEB) Credits at not
more than two sittings including: English and Mathematics and any of Geography,
Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Agricultural Science and Economics.
Direct Entry:

Two (2) A level credit passes in Science or Social Sciences subjects with five (5) O level
subjects in English Language and Mathematics and any of Geography, Physics, Chemistry,
Biology, Agricultural Science and Economics.

OND/HND Certificate holders in relevant fields in addition to O level requirements.
5.1 Graduation Requirements
To graduate, a student shall have undergone 8-10 semesters of study depending on entry point,
including field practical training. Course work load must meet the graduation requirements of the
University based on minimum academic standards. However, in doing so, the student must earn a
minimum of 120 credit units for the four year programme in Environmental Science and Resource
Management. Direct entry (200-Level) students must earn a minimum of 90 credit units. The
submission of an undergraduate project thesis based on supervised research is a graduation
requirement which must not be compromised.
6. Philosophy of the Programme
The philosophy of the B.Sc Environmental Science and Resource Management programme,
anchored on the ODL principles of accessibility and flexibility, is to produce graduates who are
environmentally literate, sensitive and skilful. It also seeks to produce graduates who can make
objective contribution to national development by providing solution(s) to natural and man-made
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environmental problem arising from environmental abuse and make surface of the earth to be
functionally habitable and sustainable. The programme is mounted through virtual classroom
instruction, learner-support laboratory practical, ancillary field demonstrations and e-learning
resources.
7. Aim
The aim of the B.Sc. Environmental Science and Resource Management Programme is to give
students a broad knowledge and understanding of contemporary environmental challenges,
theories, concepts, skills and the strategies for managing them.
8. Objectives:
The programme has four broad objectives all within the context of its philosophy:

To teach the understanding of both the biophysical and human environments, and the
relationship between the two.
 To impart the skills, methodologies and analytical techniques required to conduct in-depth
research in human and biophysical environment and their interactions
 To impart the ideas and concepts of rational management with respect to the planning,
conservation, restoration and sustainable use of the environment.
 To acquire basic understanding of environmental problems and how to proffer solution to
them.
9. Rationale/Justification
The course is in line with the mission of the National Open University of Nigeria. The
“environment” has become a global issue, as such,

Students are provided with up-to-date information on environmental trends through the
programme.
 Students are equipped with sufficient skills in the theory and practical applications.
a. In terms of cost-effectiveness and flexibility, the cost of running the programme is
affordable for the students.
b. Students will be able to learn in any place and at any time convenient for them irrespective
of their roles.
c. Relevance to national needs (evidence of relevance from National Manpower Board
to be attached).
d. On completion of the course, the students would have been well prepared for the growing
national need for manpower in the following areas:

Education: reference to primary, secondary and tertiary institutions
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 Civil Service: Public and private
 Research institute
 Self employment
10. Staffing.
ACADEMIC STAFF
S/N
1.
NAMES
Professor Joseph Omada
STATUS
Professor
QUALIFCATION
B.Sc., M.Sc., PhD Geology
2.
Dr. Emily O. Iduseri
Lecturer II
3.
Mr. Henry Agbebaku
Mr. Kadafur Samson
Lecturer I1
Assistant Lecturer
B.Sc., M.Sc., PhD Geography / Urban and
Regional Planning
B.Sc., M.Sc. Geography
B.Sc. Botany, M.Sc. Environmental Management
4.
11. The Curriculum
Programme Outline
Outline of Course Structure
100 Level 1st Semester
Course Code
Title
Unit(s)
Status
GST 101
Use of English & Communication Skills I
2
C
GST 107
The Good Study Guide
2
C
BIO 101
General Biology 1
2
C
BIO 191
General Biology Practical I
2
C
CHM 101
Introductory Inorganic Chemistry I
2
C
CHM 103
Introductory Physical Chemistry I
2
C
CIT 101
Computers in Society
2
C
MTH 101
General Mathematics I
3
C
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PHY 101
Elementary Mechanic, Heat, and Properties of
matter
3
C
PHY 191
Introductory Physics Laboratory I
1
C
Total Credit Units – Compulsory
21
Total Credit Units – Elective
0
Total Credit Units
21
100 Level 2nd Semester
Course Code
Title
Unit(s)
Status
GST 102
Use of English and Communication II
2
C
BIO 102
General Biology II
2
C
BIO 192
General Biology Practical II
2
C
CHM 102
Introductory Organic Chemistry
2
C
ESM 102
The Nigerian Environment
2
C
ESM 104
Introduction to Environmental Science
1
C
ESM106
Environmental Resource Management
2
C
ESM 112
Introductory Ecology
1
C
MTH 102
General Mathematics II
2
C
PHY 102
Electricity, Magnetism and Modern Physics
3
C
PHY 192
Introductory Physics Laboratory II
1
C
Total Credit Units – Compulsory
20
Total Credit Units – Elective
0
Total Credit Units
20
200 Level 1st Semester
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Course Code Title
Unit(s)
Status
GST 201
Nigerian Peoples and Cultures
2
C
GST 203
Introduction to Philosophy and Logic
2
C
CHM 201
Physical Chemistry II
2
C
CHM 203
Organic Chemistry II
2
C
CHM 205
Inorganic Chemistry II
2
C
ESM 211
Global Environmental Issues
2
C
ESM 273
Environmental Sociology
2
C
ESM 221
Ecotourism
2
C
ESM 231
Introductory Toxicology
2
C
ESM 291
Map Analysis
2
C
Total Credit Units – Compulsory
20
Total Credit Units – Elective
0
Total Credit Units
20
200 Level 2nd Semester
Course Code Title
of
Peace
Studies
Unit(s)
Status
2
C
GST 202
Fundamentals
Management
BIO 206
Biostatistics
2
C
ESM 204
Environmental Hazards and Disaster Management 2
C
ESM 222
Water Resource Evaluation
2
C
ESM 236
Environmental Microbiology
2
C
ESM 238
Air Photo Interpretation
3
C
ESM 262
Environmental Planning and management
2
C
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&Conflict
ESM 292
Environmental Economics
2
C
ESM 299
SIWES I
3
C
Total Credit Units - Compulsory
20
Total Credit Units – Elective
4
Total Credit Units
24
Electives
ESM 206
Community Participation
Management
ESM 212
ESM 234
in
Environmental
2
E
Tropical Climatology
2
E
Soil Resources
2
E
Unit(s)
Status
300 Level 1st Semester
Course Code
Title
GST 301
Entrepreneurial Studies
2
C
ESM 301
Introduction to Peace and Conflict Resolution
2
C
ESM 305
Field Trip in Environmental Science
3
C
ESM 311
Noise and Air Pollution
2
C
ESM 317
Land and Water Pollution
2
C
ESM 341
Introduction to Instrumentation Measurement and
Field Methods in Environmental Science
2
C
ESM 345
Applied Climatology
2
C
Total Credit Units - Compulsory
15
Total Credit Units – Elective
4
65
Total Credit Units
19
Electives
CIT 353
Introduction to Human Computer Interaction
2
E
AEM 303 Agrarian Institution and their Management
2
E
ESM 303
Environmental Laws and Policies
2
E
ESM 343
Climate Change and Environment
2
E
Units
Status
CHM 314 Environmental Chemistry
2
C
ESM 304
Research Methods
3
C
ESM 322
Water And Waste Water Management
2
C
ESM 328
Biodiversity Conservation
2
C
ESM 342
Environmental Impact Assessment and Auditing
3
C
ESM 392
Remote Sensing
2
C
ESM 399
SIWES II
3
C
Total Credit Units – Compulsory
17
Total Credit Units – Elective
6
Total Credit Units
23
300 Level 2nd Semester
Code
Title
Electives
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ESM 306
Environmental Politics
2
E
ESM 308
Rural Development Strategies
2
E
ESM 324
Urban Environmental Management
2
E
ESM 326
Oceanography
2
E
Course Code Title
Unit(s)
Status
ESM 401
Research Project
4
C
ESM 405
Environmental Protection Agencies: Case Studies
2
C
ESM 407
Geographic Information System
3
C
ESM 423
Hydrology and Water Resources
3
C
ESM 431
Environmental Health and Safety
3
C
Total Credit Units – Compulsory
16
Total Credit Units – Elective
4
Total Credit Units
20
ESM 411
Population, Environment and Development
2
E
ESM 403
Environmental Perception
2
E
ESM 421
Elements of Land Surveying
2
E
ESM 435
Environmental Engineering Services
2
E
400 Level 1st Semester
Electives
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400 Level 2nd Semester
ESM 426
Biogeography
2
C
ESM 428
Ecology of Natural Resources
2
C
ESM 444
Industrial Wastes and Industrial Water Treatment
2
C
Total Credit Units – Compulsory
6
Total Credit Units – Elective
4
Total Credit Units
10
ESM 424
Fresh Water Ecology
2
E
ESM 422
Resource Evaluation
2
E
BIO 408
Soil Ecology
2
E
Electives
COURSE DESCRIPTION
100 LEVELS
GST 101: Use of English and Communication Skills I
Listening enabling skills, listening and comprehending comprehension, note taking and
information retrieval. Including data, figures, diagrams and charts. Listening for main idea,
interpretation and critical evaluation. Effective reading. Skimming and scanning. Reading and
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comprehension at various speed levels. Vocabulary development in various academic contexts.
Reading diverse texts in narratives and expository. Reading and comprehension passages with
tables, scientific texts. Reading for interpretation and critical evaluation.
GST 107: The Good Study Guide (2 units)
Getting started, reading and note taking; other ways of studying, working with numbers. What is
good writing? How to write essays. Preparing for examinations.
BIO 101: General Biology 1 (2 units)
Characteristics of living things; cell as the basic unit of living things; cell structure, organisation,
cellular organelles, tissues, organs and systems. Classification of living things, general
reproduction and concept of interrelationships of organisms. Heredity and evolution; Elements of
ecology (introduction) and habitats.
BIO 191: General Biology Practical 1 (2 units)
What practical biology in biology involves. Laboratory organisation. Handling Common
Laboratory equipment; Microscopic handling and maintenance; Making microscopic
measurement; Procuring animal materials for practical; Killing, preserving and maintaining animal
materials; Procuring plant materials; External features of plants (differences and similarities);
Preparation of temporary slides; Preparation of strains and reagents; Techniques for microbial
culture and grain staining; Setting up demonstration for physiological processes in plants; Setting
up apparatus for demonstrating physiological processes in animals. Preparation required for
dissection.
CHM 101: Introductory Inorganic Chemistry I (2 Units)
Hypothesis, theory and law with appropriate illustrations. Nature of matter – 3 states of matter,
atomic structures, electronic energy levels and orbitals. Periodic classification of elements and its
relationship to their electronic configuration. Chemical bonding, survey of properties and trends
in groups I II, IV, V & VII metals
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CHM 103: Introductory Physical Chemistry (2 units)
Mole concepts and calculations based on it. Methods of expressing concentration. Chemical
kinetics and equilibria and related calculations. Important application of equilibria. PH, solubility
products and solubility of ionic solids. Thermo Chemistry and simple calculations based n Hess’s
law. Electro Chemistry and working of various cells.
Brief mention of corrosion, Chemical thermodynamics, △G = △H – T△S.
CHM 191: Introductory Practical Chemistry I (2 units)
Practical based on CHM 101 and CHM 103: Cations and Anions-Identification, Acid-base
titrations, redox reactions and determinations
CIT 101: Computers in Society (2Units)
What is a computer?; types of computer; history of digital computer; elements of a computer:
Hardware and software; How to work with a computer; Operating system; Windows Files: word
processing, copying a text, saving, changes to a document, formatting, spelling checker and
introduction to printing a document; Spreadsheet: entering and correcting data, using formula,
numeric formats, creating charts, types of chart, power points and presentations. Networking:
internet and email, reading and responding to an electronic mail message.
MTH 101: Linear Algebra I (2 Units)
Definition of a matrix and types of matrices; Equality of matrices; transpose of a matrix; Hermittan
matrix; Skew Hermittan; matrix Algebra: Properties of matrix addition; Scalar multiplication;
matrix multiplication. Linear equations; linear equation in two unknowns; General systems of
linear equations. Determinants: Determinants of 2 x 2 matrix; Determinants of 3 x 3 matrix:
properties of determinants; Inverse of matrices; Inverse of a square matrix; Inverse of a nonsingular 2 x 2 matrix; Inverse of a 3 x 3 square matrices; Invertible matrices and Determinants;
Row Echelon form and system of equations; solving systems of equation by row, Reduced Echelon
form; Determinant and systems of equations; Transformation of the plane; some properties of
transformation: Vector spaces; Definitions; subspacks, ranks of a matrix; linear dependence; Basis
of vector; Wronskian of functions.
PHY 101: Heat and Properties of Matter 2 Unit(s)
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Heat and temperature, work and heat, Quantity of heat: heat capacities, latent heat; Thermal
expansion of solids, liquids and gases; Gas laws, heat transfer; Laws of thermodynamics,
isothermal and adiabatic changes, Carnot cycle; Application to kinetic theory of gases; Simple
kinetic theory of gases, the van der Waals gas. Classification of matter into (solids, liquids and
gases, forces between atoms and molecules, molecular theory of matter, Elasticity, plasticity,
Hook’s Law, Young’s Shear and bulk Moduli) Crystalline and non-crystalline materials,
Hydrostatics:
pressure,
buoyancy, Archimedes' principle; Hydro-dynamics-streamlines,
Bernouli and continuity equations, turbulence, Reynold’s number, Viscosity, laminar flow,
Poiseuille’s equation; Surface tension, adhesion, cohesion, capillary, drops and bubble
GST 102: Use of English and Communication Skills II (2 Units)
Writing paragraphs; Topic, sentence and coherence;Development of paragraphs; illustration;
Description; cause and effect including definitions;Formal letters: essential parts and stylistic
forms; complaints and requests;jobs;ordering goods; letters to government and other organisations;
writing reports; reporting events, experiments, writing summaries.
CHM 102: Introductory Organic Chemistry (2 Units)
Simple reactions of hydrocarbons, alcohols and acids, petroleum Chemistry, oils and fats.
Hydrogenation of oils. Polymer and biological important molecules.
ESM 102: The Nigerian Environment( 1 unit)
General description of the natural, physical features of Nigeria: Vegetation, climate and climatic
changes within the geographical expression; Geographical distribution of people and natural
recourses. Brief description of economic importance of these features. Exploration and
exploitation of natural resources. Brief impact of these on the environment
ESM 104: Introduction to Environmental Science (1 unit)
Scope and meaning of environmental science; the concept of the earth’s surface as the home of
man; atmosphere and atmospheric processes; hydrosphere and the hydrological cycle; the
lithosphere and the process of sculpturing the earth’s surface; the lithosphere and the biological
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productivity of the earth’s surface; the earth surface in natural history; the current environmental
concern and environmental hazards.
ESM 106: Environmental Resource Management (1 unit)
Fundamentals of Environmental Resources Management, Historical Perspectives of
Environmental Resource Management, Instruments in Environmental Management, Fundamental
of Wildlife Management, Problems of Forest Resource Management, Strategies for forest resource
management; Renewable Resources Management and Non- Renewable Resources Management,
The Nigerian Conservation Foundation and other agencies concerned with environmental resource
management.
ESM 112: Introductory Ecology (1 unit)
General consideration of ecosystems including influence and interaction of human beings with
their environments. Similarities, differences of ecosystems. Characteristics and ecological
adaptations of various forms life.
MTH 102: Introductory Statistics (2 Units)
Measures of central tendency and dispersion (grouped and ungrouped); mean: arithmetic and
geometric, harmonic, median, mode, quartiles, deciles, modes, relative and absolute dispersion,
sample space and events as sets. Finite probability space properties of probability. Statistical
independence and conditional probability. Tree diagram. Bayes theorem, Discrete and
discontinuous random variables. Expectation, independent Bernoulli trials. Binomial Poisson and
Normal Distributions. Normal approximations to binomial and Poisson Distribution, Hyper
geometric.
MTH 112: Differential Calculus (2 Units)
Real Number: The number line, intervals, properties of absolute value, solving inequalities sign
chart. Function from IR to IR, domain range, graph, monotonically increasing, decreasing
functions. Inverse functions. Composition of functions. Even and odd functions, periodic
functions, Limits, Convergence sequences. Limits of a function, left and right limits and
continuity. Differentiability at a point and on an interval. Sum, product and quotient rule. Chain
rule for inverse function. Implicit differential.
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MTH 122: Integral Calculus (2 Units)
Fundamental theorem of calculus. Integration by parts, change of variable method, integration of
rational functions, trigonometric integral, trigonometric substitutions. Numerical integration:
Trapezium method.
PHY 102: Electricity, Magnetism and Modern Physics (2 Units)
Electrostatics: Coulomb’s law, Gauss’s law, potential and capacitance, dielectrics, production and
measurement of static electricity. Current: Ohm's law, resistance and resistivity, heating.
Galvanometers, Voltmeters and Ammeters; D.C. circuits: sources of emf and currents, Kirchhoff’s
laws; Electrochemistry; The Earth's magnetic field; Magnetic fields and induction, Faraday's and
Lenz's laws; Force on a current-carrying conductor. Biot-Savart law. Flemming's right and lefthand rules, motors and generators. A.C. Theory. Atomic structure; Production and properties of
X-rays; Radioactivity; Photoelectric emission.
200 LEVEL
GST 201: Nigerian Peoples and Cultures
History of traditional Nigerian peoples and culture : the pre-colonial history and the culture areas
of Nigeria; the evolution of the country as a political unit. How to analyze and understand people's
cultures from a historical, sociological and anthropological angle.
GST 202:Fundamentals Of Peace Studies & Conflict Resolutions(2 Units)
Basic Understanding of Conflict; Definitions, Causes and Types of Conflict, Conflict Theories,
Phases in Conflict, Conflict Analysis & Transformation. Dynamics of Conflict; Relationship
between Perception and Conflict, Language Barriers in Conflict and Resolution, Early Warning
and Early Response Mechanism, Arms Control and Demilitarization, Peace and Education. Trends
in Global Issues: International, Continental and Regional Organizations in the Pursuance of World
Peace, Peaceful Methods of Conflict Resolution, Coercive Means of Conflict Resolution, Gender
Issues and Humanitarian Intervention.
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GST 203: Introduction to Philosophy and Logic (2 Credits)
General introduction to logic; clarity of thought, expression and arguments as basis for
conclusions; fundamentals of logic and critial thinking; types of discourse; nature of arguments;
validity and soundness; techniques for evaluating arguments; distinction between inductive and
deductive inferences; etc. Illustrations from familiar texts, including literature materials, novels,
law reports and newspaper publications.
BIO 206: STATISTICS FOR AGRICULTURE AND BIOLOGY (2 UNITS) Use of statistical
methods in Biology and Agriculture. Continuous and discrete variables, Sampling procedure.
Sample size. Presentation of statistical results. Frequency distribution. Law of probability, the
binomial, Poisson and normal frequency distributions. Estimations and Tests of Hypothesis.
Design of simple Agricultural and Biological experiments. Analysis of variance and co-variance,
simple regression and corelation, contingency tables, some non-parametric tests. The use of
statistical packages such as SPSS and Minitab in statistical analysis.
CHM 201:
Physical Chemistry II (2 units)
Kinetic theory of gasses, behaviour of real gases; the laws of thermodynamic entropy and free
energy, reactions and phrase equilibrium; reaction rate laws for gases where the concentration of
the reactions are the same. Mechanism and theories of animalcular reactions.
CHM 203:
Organic Chemistry II (2 units)
Factors affecting structure and physical properties of organic compounds; factors affecting
availability of electrons, stereo-chemistry; energy of activation and free radical substitution
reactions in alkenes. Functional group chemistry. Electrophillic and nucleophillicsubstitution
reactions. Aromaticity. Various type of organic reactions; e.g. addition, free radical, elimination
and substitution reactions.
CHM 205:
Inorganic Chemistry II (2 units)
Chemistry of first row transition metals. Introduction to co-ordination Chemistry including
elementary treatment of crystal field theory. Comparative Chemistry of the following elements:(a)
Ga, In, TI, (b) Ge, Sn, Pb, (c) As, Sb, Bi (d) Se, Te, Po.
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Elementary introduction to Organometalic Chemistry. Role of metals in biochemical systems.
ESM211:
Global Environmental Issues (2 units)
System theory; the ecosystem concepts; the Gaia hypothesis; environment and society; sustainable
development concepts; marine pollution; population and environment; world energy picture;
biotechnology and genetic engineering (clowning); environmental green movements;
transportation; tourism; sustainable urban development.
ESM 221:
Ecotourism (2 units)
The concept of ecotourism; ecotourism as sustainable (responsible) tourism; resources for
ecotourism in Nigeria; ecotourism and the impact on the environment; planning and development
of ecotourism destinations; geographical information systems as planning tool; communities and
eco-destinations; ecotourism projects in Nigeria.
ESM 231:
Introductory Toxicology (2 units)
General description of toxicology, toxicity, toxins and hazardous Chemical assay, dose – response
curve, Chemical statistics and their applications. Sources, types and effects of toxins. Cancer and
cancer trends in Nigeria.
ESM 291:
Map Analysis (2 units)
Maps and their limitations. Projections and their properties. Qualities of Projections for Nigerian
maps. Base maps, Cartographic instruments, analysis of physical and human features in
topographical maps. Analysis of areas and linear properties of drainage basins. Slope analysis;
analysis of geological maps, settlement analysis, and transport pattern.
ESM 204:
Environmental Hazards and Disaster Management (3 units)
Hazard and risk management, Risk assessment of environmental hazards. Types of hazards,
occurrence, impacts, prevention. Disaster management strategies for both short term and long
term.
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ESM 206:
Community Participation in Environmental Management (2 units)
Concepts of participation; rationale for public and private participation; objectives of public and
private participation; identification of various community’s modes and techniques of participation;
constraints to participation in environmental management; role of non-governmental organizations
(NGOs) in environmental management.
ESM 212:
Tropical Climatology (2 units)
Meaning and scope of climatology and tropical climatology; the nature of the atmosphere;
elements of weather and climate, radiation, temperature, precipitation; tropical climate; weather
and climatic hazards in the tropics; physiological comfort; climate and urban planning in the
tropics; tropical disturbances; tropical agro-climatology.
ESM 222:
Water Resource Evaluation (2 units)
Water resources; sources and distribution; approaches to water resources evaluation; qualitative
and quantitative approaches; water balance approach; need for evaluation; methods of measuring
rainfall; analysis and interpretation of rainfall data; evapotranspiration measurements; stream flow
measurements – stage, discharge-velocity, hydrographs analysis, flow variability and recession;
hydrology of reservoirs. Water quality measurement and analysis – solute, suspended, bed load
and yield.
ESM 234:
Soil Resources (2 units)
Scope and nature of soil resources; physical and chemical properties of soils; soil formation, soil
profile, soil classification; progress in soil mapping in Nigeria; soil determination; methods of soil
survey; laboratory determination of soil properties – particle size distribution; bulk density, total
porosity, PH, organic matter content, available phosphorous.
ESM 236:
Environmental Microbiology (2 units)
General characteristics of microorganisms in the environment Sterilization and disinfection.
Structure, ecology and reproduction of selected common microorganisms. Isolation of bacteria,
fungi and viruses. Antigens and antibodies. Economic importance of some microbial groups.
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ESM 238:
Air Photo Interpretation (2 Units)
History of air photo photography, flight height, instruments for air photo interpretation, image
analysis and interpretation. Issues and problems in air photography in the tropics.
ESM 273 ENVIRONMENTAL SOCIOLOGY (3 UNITS)
Impact of culture on the environment. The sacred forests (sacred groves) their original and
functions including conservation values, protective role of culture (e.g. tradition including
taboos) on plant and animal diversity and conservation. Effects of pollution, policy and
education on the environment (e.g. Land use decree and Structural Adjustment Programme).
Socioeconomic and cultural roles of conservation programme.
ESM 292:
Environmental Economics (2 units)
Key concepts in microeconomics, applications to management of renewable and non-renewable
natural resources. Cost and benefit weighed for major environmental problems including global
warming, toxic wastes, water and air pollution and conservation of wilderness and biodiversity;
issues of social externalities.
ESM 299: Industrial Training (SIWES I) ( 3 Units)
The end of the second semester will be devoted to practical training in areas contributing to
pollution such as Construction firms, Conservation Centres, Extractive Industries, Waste
Management Authorities, Manufacturing Industries and Tourism/ Resort Centres. This is expected
to enable students acquire practical skills that have been learnt theoretically.
300 LEVEL
CHM 314: Environmental Chemistry (2 Units)
Concepts of elementary cycles. Characteristics of the atmosphere. Sources, types and effects of
environmental pollution. Waste water treatment. Composition of domestic wastes. Water
Chemistry and analysis. Chemical and physical instrumentation in environmental sciences.
CIT 353: Introduction to Human Computer Interaction(2 Units)
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Survey of human-computer interaction concepts, theories and practice. Basic components of
human-computer interaction. Interdisciplinary underpinnings. Informed and critical evaluation of
computer-based technology. User-oriented perspective rather than system-oriented, with two
thrusts: human (cognitive, social) and technological (input/output, interaction styles devices).
Design guidelines, evaluation methods participatory design, communication between users and
system developers. Topics include: System interaction design patterns, User Interface Design
Criteria and User Interface Design and Programming tools, Multimedia and HCI
ESM 301: Introduction to Peace and Conflict Resolution (2 units)
Contending theories and approaches to the causes and characteristics of peace and conflict
resolution. The acquisition, development and marketing of energy and other natural resources,
conflict and co-operation between exploration/exploitation industries and host communities.
Environmental impact of the activities of multinational corporations and industries. The logic of
various forms of conflict interests including theories derived from problems mediation; emphasis
on Nigerian situation and case studies.
ESM 303: Environmental Laws and Policies (2 units)
Analysis of legal, political, social and environmental dimensions of environmental problems;
environmental control legislations; constitutional rights to environmental quality; the development
and problems of citizen – initiated environmental litigations; federal and state response to
environmental quality and standards; legal status of the former Federal Environmental Protection
Agency and the powers of the Ministry of Environment; case studies of oil pollution; noise
pollution components of planning laws in Nigeria; environmental laws, conventions and protocols.
ESM 305: Field Trip in Environmental Science (3 units)
Fundamentals of field principles and measurements including dumpsites, land fill/land
reclamation, marine pollution, flood or drought, erosion site, waste management/recycling,
forestry/forest conservation schemes. Field studies of manufacturing/Industrial sectors,
Climatic/Meteorological Stations, rural/ urban environment as well as environmental impact
assessment of projects.
ESM 311: Noise and Air Pollution (2 units)
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Composition of air, Requirements for air quality, source of pollutants and noise. Threshold levels
of pollutants, physical and Chemical changes in air resulting from domestics and industrial wastes.
Mitigation and remediation methods.
ESM 317: Land and Water Pollution (2 units)
General description of land and water resources – with emphasis on economic aspects. Sources of
pollutants. Impact of specific pollutants on ecosystems. Mitigation and remediation methods.
ESM 346 ENVIRONMENTAL PLANNING & MGT. (2 UNITS)
Principles of management as applied to the environmental profession. Personnel management
in environmental management, methods of financing of plans, implementing and managing
land use plans (Political, technical, administrative requirements). The civil services and central
administration. Private sector participation in environmental management and project
implementation, management of Technical staff and office at Local, State and federal levels.
Theories of Power (Elitism, pluralism and maxims).
ESM 341: Introduction to Instrumentation, Measurements and Field Methods In
Environmental Science (2 units)
Description of instruments for measuring air quality i.e. NO, O2, CO, Relative air humidity e.t.c
Noise level etc. Water, soil measuring instruments, corrosivity, resistance, PH, Conductivity, BOD
e.t.c. Instrumentation and parameters for measuring wastewater prior to discharge; potable water
for safe drinking. Ecological Sampling techniques, measurement of properties and quality of
water, soil and air.
ESM 343: Climate Change and the Environment (2 units)
Description of the physical and chemical properties and processes that shape earth’s surface, land,
atmosphere, ocean and climate. Physical control on biological productivity will be evaluated.
Specific topics will include global warming, air, pollution and transport. Stratospheric ozone,
ocean upwelling of nutrients and productivity.
ESM 345: Applied Climatology (2 units)
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Application of Climate to Industry, Agriculture, Aviation, building and human settlements;
weather modification and their implication; Acid rain, econoclimate, Drought, flood, climate
change and human affairs.
ESM 347: Environmental Aspects of Farming Systems (2units)
Farm systems and farming systems.The relevance of the farm-system approach
Classification of farming systems. Difficulties of farming systems. Problems and peculiarities of
shifting cultivation. Characteristics and problems of permanent upland cultivation. Irrigation
farming. Environmental and health implication of irrigation. Perennial crop farmingRanching.
Institutional and environmental requirements of site related systems
ESM 304: Research Methods and Field Trip (3 units)
Elements of research, research design, Hypothesis formulation and testing, sampling techniques
and Data sources, research proposal, thesis writing. Field trips to urban or rural environment for
field research and teaching.
ESM 306: Environmental Politics (2 Units)
Description on how decisions on managing diverse natural resources, environmental quality and
human health are made. Covers themes on liberty, justice, equality, power, democracy, property
and risk important to understanding environmental politics. Studies environmental quality
(shell/Ogoni). Examination of diverse strategies of management, trading, pollution. Topics will
include definition of conservation and development dichotomy and its resolution.
ESM 308: Rural Development Strategies (2 Units)
Policy and policy thrusts for rural development in Nigeria 1900 to present day. Development
needs of rural societies. Community development and roles of NGOs. Rural/urban migration.
Urbanization of rural societies.
ESM 322:Water and Waste Water Management (2 units)
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General description of water and its management. Potable water parameters, waste water treatment
and parameters prior to discharge into the environment. Water treatment for consumption, general
description of water treatment plants from source to table – design fundamentals. Element of
wastewater microbiology. A follow through on a typical water or waste water engineering project.
ESM 324: Urban Environmental Management (2 units)
Urban growth and the rural-urban synergies; overcrowding and social disruption; the city as a
source of environmental degradation; housing development; new management policies and
strategies for urban liveability; human space, population and world resources.
ESM 328: Biodiversity Conservation (2 Units)
Loss of biological diversity and environmental pollution. Basic ecological and evolutionary
principles underpinning efforts to conserve the earth’s biodiversity. These principles will be
examined in the context of efforts to halt the rapid increase in disappearance of both plants and
animals. Some sociological and economic issues will be treated with emphasis on biological
aspects of the crucial problems and case studies.
ESM342: Environmental Impact Assessment and Auditing (3 Units)
Origin and Evolution of Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA), Theory and practice of
Environmental Impact Assessment, EIA legislation EIA process, Environmental Audit Process,
Environmental Audit Report; (EAR) as management tools. Environmental Policy and compliance.
Environmental Governance, Institutional framework for environmental management. Preparation
of EIA report, methods of executing EIA. Selected case studies of EIA around the world.
ESM 392: Remote Sensing (2 units)
Principles of remote sensing, Image analysis and interpretation Nigeria SAT 1. Remote sensing
applications in environmental studies
ESM 399: Industrial Training (SIWES II) ( 3 Units)
The end of the second semester will be devoted to practical training in areas contributing to
pollution such as Construction firms, Conservation Centres, Extractive Industries, Waste
Management Authorities, Manufacturing Industries and Tourism/ Resort Centres. This is expected
to enable students acquire practical skills that have been learnt theoretically.
400 LEVEL
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ESM 499: Research Project (4Units)
Presentation of seminar. Topics on environmental studies (oral and written presentations) for
discussion by students. Carry out original work on environment studies and resource management.
ESM 403: Environmental Perception (2 Units)
The principles of man – environment relations. The objective environment. The environment as
perceived. The concept of perception and formation of environmental images. Environmental
perception and decision making.
ESM 407: Geographic Information System (3 Units)
Principles of GIS; GIS applications in Environmental Management, ARC Info, ARC view and
other GIS packages.
ESM 423: Hydrology and Water Resources (3 units)
Definition and scope of hydrology; trends in hydrology; the hydrological cycle and the approaches
to its study; the drainage basin as a hydrologic unit; precipitation, interception, infiltration and soil
moisture evaporation and evapo-transpiration; runoff and floods; the hydraulic and mechanic of
flood; runoff generation, contributing areas. Morphometry and runoff frequency: erosion by water
on hill slope, sediment transport processes.
ESM 424: Fresh Water Ecology (2 units)
Detailed knowledge of the interactions between physical, chemical and biological processes in
aquatic ecosystems; influence of human activities; characteristics of aquatic ecosystems; the
structure of aquatic plants and animals communities – biofilms, macrophytes, fishes, nutrient
cycling, aquatic productivity, wetland and catchment management and ecosystem health. Macroinvertebrates as biomonitors; blue – green algae, salinity, eutrophication; fresh water aquaculture
systems and effluent control.
ESM 426: Biogeography (2 units)
Meaning scope and purpose of biogeography Ecosystem concepts, principles of ecology. Habitat
preferences, ecophysiology, population dynamics and life history strategies of Nigerian Terrestrial
vertebrates. The role of fire in Nigerian Environment, sampling and measuring wildlife habitat
variables. Estimating animal abundance. Principles of wildlife management. Factors of plants
distribution, vegetation analysis.
ESM 428: Ecology of Natural Resources (2 units)
Nature of resources; man and the natural environment, sustainability in the use of resources.
Policies, laws and regulations on natural resources. Instruments of environmental protection.
Conflicts in resource conservation. Economic, cultural, political and social considerations in
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resource conservation and management. Watershed management and nature reserves. Wildlife
conservation in Africa. Emerging issues in resources conservations.
ESM 444: Industrial Wastes and Industrial Water Treatment (2units)
Open and close recirculation water systems and their treatment. Boilers and boiler water treatment.
Scaling tendencies, biofilming and control. Industrial wastes and their impact on the environment.
Handling of wastes and treatment methods, wastes recycling and dumping – costs and
effectiveness.
ESM 405: Environmental Protection Agencies Case Studies (2 Units)
The role of protection Agencies – from ministry of works to FEPA and ministry of Environment;
roles of EPA in selected countries; Edicts and regulations. Case studies of EAR and EIA Discusses
sustainable development practices.
BIO 408 Soil Ecology (2 Units) Classification and characterization of soils. Chemical
components and analysis of soils and plant tissue. Plant, soil and water relationships. Physical and
chemical properties of soil. Detritus organisms. Cycling of mineral and nutrient pool.
ESM411 Population, Environment and Development (3 units)
Global view of general trends in population growth and development with emphasis on Nigeria.
The course will explore the dynamic relationships between environmental and social forces from
the Pleistocene to the present. Topics will include the transition of societies from hunting and
gathering to agriculture, responses of early urban civilizations to environmental constraints,
deforestation land degradation and desertification in ancient and modern societies. The destruction
and reconstruction of new world by the old. Consideration of means to distinguish natural from
anthropogenic environmental changes.
ESM 421: Elements of Land Surveying (2 units)
Principles of surveying, measurement of distance and direction, chain surveying, compass survey,
plane tabling. Area measurements, correction of errors of closure, height and slope measurements.
Drafting of uncontoured and contoured maps, rectangular coordinators and triangulation.
Traversing with theodolites, and levelling.
ESM 422: Resources Evaluation (2 units)
Resources, Types, Resource Process, Methods of resource evaluation, geomorphological
techniques in resource evaluation.
ESM 431: Environmental Health and Safety (3 Units)
Our planet, the need for environmental sustainability, Environmental legislation, Environmental
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Management Systems (EMS), Environmental impact assessment, Strategic environmental
assessment, Environmental audit, Cost benefit analysis, Life cycle assessment, Clean technology,
Environmental risk management, Sustainable development, Health and safety policies in industries
and work environments, strategies and objectives. First Aid and Techniques; burns, poison stings
and bites, artificial respiration etc. Accidents; classification, causes and costs; fire and firefighting.
Health and safety audits as management tools. Health and safety plans. Accidents: case studies.
ESM 435: ENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEERING SERVICES (2 UNITS)
The course will enable students to advance knowledge in engineering services and applicable
installations, i.e. electricity, water supply, telephone services e.t.c.
4.1 Programme Duration:
Four years is required for those one’s that came in through 100level, while three years for those
that came in through Direct Entry i.e 200level.
4.2.1 Prerequisite Course, Geography, Agricultural Sciences, Economics,
4.2.2 Registration procedure.Thers is also a maximum number of credits the university can allow
for registration in any given semester.
4.2.3. Opening and Closing of the Course Registration portal
4.3
Course re-registration
4.4
Add and/or Drop courses
4.5 Eligibility for Graduation
A student must register for all required courses. Failure in any of these course does not prevent
graduation if the student has passed enough credits for graduation. Faiiling a required course
however will affect the Grade Point Average,(GPA), because all such courses registered for will
be used in computing the GPA.
4.6 Research Projects
This forms one of the core courses to be offered by all students in the department before he or she
will graduate, the student present a researhable topic for approval before he or she will precide for
the research work.
4.7 Mode of Submission of Projects
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After completion of the research work by the student which will stickly under the supervision of a
capable lecturer prefarable a PhD Holder, then supervision, the supervisor will grade the student
based on some guided criteria for 100%, these scores are later been moderated by external
examiners before unloading to the student result portal
Grading, Moderation and
4.7.1 Grading of research projects: The project is graded over 100%
4.7.2 Mode of Submission of Projects.
After completion of the project by the student, the student submit he or her project binded copy in
the study center before the project copy will be forwarded to respective faculty in the Univesity.
4.10
Degree Award Requirements
4.10.1 Compulsory and Elective Courses.
COMPULSORY COURSES: These are courses that are compulsory for all students in a given
programme. A student must pass these courses before he or she will be allowed to register for
courses at the next level or indeed graduate if the courses is at the highest level.
ELECTIVE COURSES: These are courses available in one’s domicile university or from other
schools in the university. While students are advised to work hard and pass their elective courses,
they can still graduate if they have sufficient credits to do so even if they failed some electives.
They should however note that the number of failed courses will eventually affect their grading,
because all such failed courses will be used in computing their GPA.
4.10.2 Minimum course credits for graduation.
There is a minimum credit weight loading of courses allowed at any particular semester for
academic purposes if a student is studying in the full time mode.However, the minimum number
of credits one can register for in a semester in the Open learning system is still dictated by one’s
purse,ability and time available for study.
4.10.3 General Studies Courses (GST).
Regardless of the academic programme at the undergraduate level and to some extent postgraduate
level, in which a student is enrolled, all first year undergraduate students must register for and pass
some general courses. These are GST courses. If a student fails any of these, he or she would not
be allowed to graduate. These courses are:
Study
Skills 1 and 11
Use of English and Communication Skills
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History and Philosophy of Science
People and Culture
Computer Fundamentals
Logic and Creative Thinking
Nigeris and her Neighbours
The Good Study Guide.
Compulsory General courses for Programmes in the Faculty of Sciences.
PART 5: ASSESSEMENT AND EVALUATION
5.2
Tutor Marked Assignments (TMA)
5.2.1 Opening and Closing of TMA portal. The TMA portal is open by CIT Department of the
University after when the registration of the courses by both returning and fresh students for the
semester has ended.Its also closed some few weeks to the end of the semester.
5.3
End-of-Semester Examinations
5.3.1 The eExamination.AS the name implies its conducted electronically via all study centers,
and been supervise by team of invigilators which most of them are Professors for quality sake, the
examination consist of 120 questions, which include 60 FILL IN THE BLANK and 60 MCQ
respectively.The examination is also marked electronically,then the scores are harvested by the
DMIS/DEA, which later will be uploaded into student portal.
5.3.2 Pen-on-Paper (PoP) Examinations.This is conducted every end of semester, each
department in her faculty set pen on paper examination questions from the course materials already
issued to the respective students that have also been registered, usually, it contained 6 (six)
questions for 3units courses and 5 (five) questions for 2units courses, the examinations is marked
over 70% since there is an outstanding of 30% already done as TMA on the cause of the semester
before examination.Its process of marking is by conference marking all over some designated
centres in the country.
B.Sc. ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT AND TOXICOLOGY
Programme Code:
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1. Philosophy, Aims and Objectives of the Degree Programme
The philosophy of the programme is in the training of Personnel to the highest academic standard
in the identification and resolution of environmental issues through flexible learning, defined by
individual’s pace. The programme will provide skilled manpower, trained specifically for
environmental surveillance, monitoring and management as against the present practice where
these tasks were performed by people trained in Basic and Applied Sciences.
The programme is designed to provide the training needed for an understanding of the environment
and to build upon this foundation by exploring in some depths, specific aspect such as resource
depletion, recycling, re-use and the impact of Science and Technology on the environment.
2. Admission and Graduation Requirements
Admission into the programme may be through any of the following modes:
*
UME: Candidates who have successfully completed the Senior Secondary School or its
equivalent and obtained five credits in Mathematics, English Language, Chemistry and
Biology or Agricultural Science, in not more than two sittings and candidates must also
have at-least a pass in Physics.
*
Direct Entry: Candidates who fulfill above requirements and who have obtained G.C.E
Advanced Level, HSC or equivalent passes in Biology and Chemistry may be admitted at
the 200 level of the programme.
*
Special Admission: A candidate who fulfills normal admission requirements and in
addition holds ND or HND certificate (minimum upper credit) in Health Technology,
Agriculture and other related fields, can be considered for admission into the programme
at the appropriate level.
Transfer Cases: Candidates wishing to transfer from one programme to Environmental
Management and Toxicology for some good reason(s) may be considered for absorption at
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the appropriate level. Any deficiencies in their background should be rectified by taking
appropriate courses.
To qualify for the award of the degree of Bachelor of Environmental Management and
Toxicology, a student:
(a)
Must have spent minimum of 3, 4 or 5 years on the programme depending on the
year of entry.
(b)
Must have passed all the University Compulsory courses.
(c)
Must have passed all Faculty and Departmental Core courses, and required
electives.
3. Learning Outcomes
a)
Regime of Subject Knowledge
The degree will provide students with the knowledge and understanding required by
today’s Environmental Scientists, with career opportunities in Environmental
Management, Environmental Toxicology, Research, Consultancy, Policy and
Environmental Protection.
b)
Competencies and Skills
The degree programme emphasizes the importance of integrating Biology, Ecology,
Chemistry, Physics, Geography etc, in order to understand the Science of human impact
on the environment, and how these need to be applied within the context of social, legal
and political frameworks to resolve some of the major environmental issues facing the
world.
c)
Behavioural Attitude
Graduates of Environmental Management are governed by their code of professional
conduct of the professional body. These attributes relate to:
The ability to discharge professional obligations to members of the public
Display of professional integrity
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Competence with General Ethics
Compliance with the Regulation of Society
Participation in Professional Environmental Management
4. Attainment Levels
Graduates of Environmental Management and Toxicology are expected to have the ability to apply
knowledge and skills to solving theoretical and practical problems in the environment relating to
pollution, degradation and waste management.
100 LEVEL
FIRST SEMESTER
COURSE
CODES
COURSE TITLES
Unit
Status
BIO 101
General Biology I
2
C
BIO 191
General Biology Practical I
1
C
CHM 101
Introductory Inorganic Chemistry I
2
C
CHM 103
Introductory Physical Chemistry I
2
C
CHM 191
Introductory Chemistry Practical I
1
C
ECO 121
Principles of Economics
2
C
MTH 101
General Mathematics I
3
C
PHY 101
Elementary Mechanics, Heat and Properties
of Matter
3
C
1
C
0
C
0
C
PHY 191
Introductory Physics Laboratory I
GST 101
Use of English and Communication Skills
GST 105
History and Philosophy of Science
GST 107
The Good Study Guide
C
17
TOTAL
SECOND SEMESTER
89
COURSE
CODES
COURSE TITLES
Unit
Status
BIO 102
General Biology II
2
C
BIO 192
General Biology Practical II
1
C
CHM 102
Introductory Organic Chemistry
2
C
CHM 192
Introductory Chemistry Practical II
1
C
CIT 104
Introduction to Computer Science
2
C
ESM 102
The Nigerian Environment
2
C
ESM 112
Introductory Ecology
2
C
MTH 102
General Mathematics II
2
C
PHY 102
Electricity, Magnetism
Modern Physics
2
C
1
C
and
PHY 192
Introductory Physics Laboratory II
GST 102
Use of English and Communication Skills 0
II
C
17
TOTAL
200 LEVEL
FIRST SEMESTER
COURSE CODES
COURSE TITLES
Unit
Status
BIO 203
General Physiology I
2
C
BIO 213
Chemistry of Amino Acids and Proteins
2
C
BIO 215
General Biochemistry Laboratory I
1
C
BIO 217
General Microbiology
2
C
CHM 205
Inorganic Chemistry II
2
C
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CHM 203
Organic Chemistry II
2
C
CHM 201
Physical Chemistry II
2
C
CIT 237
Programming and Algorithms
3
C
ESM 231
Introductory Toxicology
2
C
GST 201
Nigerian Peoples and Culture
0
C
GST 203
Introduction to Philosophy and Logic
0
C
TOTAL
18
SECOND SEMESTER
COURSE CODES
COURSE TITLES
Unit
Status
BIO 206
Statistics for Agricultural and Biological Sciences
2
C
2
C
BIO 216
Chemistry of Carbohydrates, Lipids and Nucleic
Acid
BIO 281
General Biochemistry Laboratory II
1
C
CHM 202
Analytical Chemistry I
2
C
ESM 204
Environmental Hazards and Disaster Management
3
C
ESM 212
Tropical Climatology
2
C
ESM 222
Water Resource Evaluation
2
C
ESM 236
Environmental Microbiology
2
C
GST 202
Fundamentals of Peace Studies and Conflict
Resolution
0
C
Elective
2
TOTAL
18
91
ELECTIVES
COURSE CODES
COURSE TITLES
Unit
Status
ESM 221
Ecotourism
2
E
ESM 234
Soil Resources
2
E
92
300 LEVEL
FIRST SEMESTER
COURSE CODES
COURSE TITLES
Unit
BIO 304
General Ecology
2
EMT 301
Principles of Natural Resources Management
2
EMT 307
Environmental Pollution Studies
3
EMT 309
Environmental Geosciences
2
EMT 311
Remote Sensing and Mapping Techniques
3
ESM 341
Introduction to Instrumentation, measurement and 2
Field Methods in Environmental Science
GST 301
Entrepreneurial Studies
0
Electives
2
TOTAL
17
Status
ELECTIVES
COURSE CODES
COURSE TITLES
Unit
Status
ANP 201
Introductory Biotechnology
2
E
ESM 345
Applied Climatology
2
E
SECOND SEMESTER
COURSE
CODES
COURSE TITLES
U
Status
EMT 300
Environment, Ecosystem and Management
2
C
EMT 304
Hazardous Substance Management
2
C
BIO 308
Biogeography
2
C
93
ESM 342
Environmental Impact Assessment and Auditing
3
C
ESM 346
Environmental Planning and Management
2
C
SLM 305
Soil Chemistry, Fertility and Microbiology
3
C
Electives
4
C
TOTAL
18
COURSE
CODES
COURSE TITLES
U
Status
ANP 314
Environment and Animal Production
2
E
ECO 292
Environmental Economics
2
E
EMT 308
Environmental Aspects of Pesticides and other 2
Toxicants Usage
E
ESM 326
Oceanography
E
ELECTIVES
2
400 LEVEL (Environmental Management Option)
FIRST SEMESTER
COURSE
CODES
COURSE TITLES
Unit
Status
EMT 401
Environmental Monitoring System and Techniques
3
C
EMT 403
Environmental Aspect of Farming System
3
C
EMT 405
Environmental Education and Awareness
2
C
EMT 409
Soil Analysis
1
C
EMT 411
Water Analysis
1
C
EMT 417
Scientific Writing and Presentation in Environmental
Science
2
C
94
EMT 421
Rural and Urban Regional Planning
2
C
ESM 407
Geographic Information System
3
C
Electives
2
E
TOTAL
19
ELECTIVES
COURSE CODES
COURSE TITLES
Unit
Status
ESM 421
Elements of Land Surveying
2
E
ESM 435
Environmental Engineering Services
2
E
400 LEVEL (Environmental Toxicology Option)
FIRST SEMESTER
COURSE
CODES
COURSE TITLES
Unit
Status
EMT 401
Environmental Monitoring System and Techniques
3
C
EMT 403
Environmental Aspects of Farming Systems
3
C
EMT 405
Environmental Education and Awareness
2
C
EMT 407
Principles of Toxicology I
3
C
EMT 409
Soil Analysis
1
C
EMT 411
Water Analysis
1
C
CHM 314
Environmental Chemistry
2
C
EMT 417
Scientific Writing and Presentation in Environmental Science
2
C
Elective
2
E
95
19
TOTAL
ELECTIVES
COURSE CODES
COURSE TITLES
Unit
Status
ESM 421
Elements of Land Surveying
2
2
ESM 435
Environmental Engineering Services
2
2
SECOND SEMESTER (Both Environmental Management and Toxicology Options)
COURSE CODE
COURSE TITLES
Unit
Status
EMT 400
SIWES Industry Supervisor’s Grading
3
C
EMT 402
SIWES NOUN Field Supervision Grading
3
C
EMT 404
SIWES Logbook Entries
3
C
EMT 406
SIWES Report
3
C
EMT 408
SIWES Post Field Seminar Presentation
3
C
EMT 410
Field Trip in Environmental Science
3
C
TOTAL
18
500 LEVEL (Environmental Management Option)
FIRST SEMESTER
COURSE
COURSE TITLES
CODES
Unit
Status
EHS 308
Environmental Biotechnology
3
C
EMT 501
Environmental Laws and Policies
2
C
EMT 507
Seminar
2
C
96
EMT 511
Ecological Disasters and Control
3
C
EMT 521
Environment Sociology
3
C
EMT 523
Environmental Health and Safety Management
3
C
Elective
3
E
TOTAL
19
COURSE
CODES
COURSE TITLES
Unit
Status
EMT 429
Integrated Resources Management
3
E
EMT 517
Forestry and
Administration
and 3
E
ESM 423
Hydrology and Water Resources
3
E
ELECTIVES
Wildlife
Policy,
Law
SECOND SEMESTER
COURSE
CODES
COURSE TITLES
Unit
Status
EMT 504
Waste Management
3
C
EMT 506
Human Settlement and Development
3
C
EMT 510
Biodiversity Conservation
3
C
CHM 311
Petroleum Chemistry
2
C
EMT 599
Project
4
C
Electives
3
E
TOTAL
18
ELECTIVES
COURSE CODES
COURSE TITLES
Unit
Status
EMT 520
Tourism and Recreation
3
E
97
EMT 522
Environment and Community Health
3
E
SLM 512
Fertilizer Technology
3
E
FIRST SEMESTER
COURSE CODES COURSE TITLES
Unit
Status
CHM 406
Nuclear and Radio Chemistry
2
C
EHS 308
Environmental Biotechnology
2
C
EMT 501
Environmental Laws and Policy
2
C
EMT 503
Principles of Toxicology II
2
C
EMT 505
Principles of Analysis of Toxicants
3
C
EMT 507
Seminar
2
C
EMT 509
Structural Elucidation of Organic Pollutant
3
C
Elective
2
E
TOTAL
18
COURSE CODES
COURSE TITLES
Unit
EMT 523
Environmental
Management
and
Safety 3
E
EMT 511
Ecological Disasters and Control
3
E
SLM 509
Waste Management and Soil
2
E
500 LEVEL (Environmental Toxicology Option)
ELECTIVES
Health
Status
SECOND SEMESTER
COURSE
CODES
COURSE TITLES
Unit
Status
CHM 306
Instrumental Methods of Analysis
2
C
CHM 413
Analytical Chemistry II
2
C
98
EMT 504
Waste Management
3
C
EMT 512
Petroleum and Environment
2
C
EMT 514
Miscellaneous
Analysis
2
C
Project
4
C
Electives
3
E
TOTAL
18
EMT 599
Techniques
in
Environmental
ELECTIVES
COURSE CODES
COURSE TITLES
Unit
Status
EMT 506
Human Settlement and Development
3
E
EMT 510
Biodiversity Conservation
3
E
EHS 506
Environmental Health Laws, Regulations and
Policies
3
E
3
E
SLM 512
Fertilizer Technology
99
TOTAL CREDIT UNITS FOR CORE AND ELECTIVE COURSES IN ENVIRONMENTAL
MANAGEMENT AND TOXICOLOGY
Management Option
CORE
COURSES
ELECTIVE
COURSES
TOTAL
First Semester
17
0
17
Second Semester
17
0
17
First Semester
17
0
17
Second Semester
15
2
17
First Semester
16
2
18
Second Semester
14
4
18
First Semester
17
2
19
Second Semester
18
0
18
First Semester
15
3
18
Second Semester
15
3
18
TOTAL
161
16
177
Sum of Level 1st
and 2nd Semester
100 LEVEL
34
200 LEVEL
34
300 LEVEL
36
400 LEVEL
37
500 LEVEL
36
100
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COURSE SYNOPSIS
EMT 300:
Environment, Ecosystems and Man (2 Units)
Population, community, ecosystem, environment and environmental factors. Study of communities and
ecosystem, abundance, density, yield, cover, frequency. The ecology of niche, niche, overlap competition
coexistency, resource shift. Habitats: The primary terrestrial and aquatic habitats which affect man.
Alteration imposed on the habitats by man. Integration of ecology and environment into development
planning. Ecological management. Ecodevelopment and integrated development. Environmental planning
principles: inter-disciplinary not multidisciplinary, holistic, comprehensive, participative coordinated,
integrated and continuous planning.
EMT 301:
Principles of Natural Resources Management (2 Units)
Natural resources types and origin, environment, resource and development; rational use of resources and
concept of sustainable development. Management of forests, grazing, lands, soils, foods, minerals, etc.
Community resource development, population and pressure on resource utilization, administration and
management of natural resource in Nigeria. Resource economics and management. Environmental
conservation – Protection of nature and conservation of species. Conservation of agricultural landscape.
Case studies concerned with concepts of balanced approach to natural resources management.
Development of planning and management principles of natural resources and ecosystem subject to
increasing development processes.
EMT 304:
Hazardous Substances Management (3 Units)
The nature, origin and classification of hazardous toxic substances; Characteristics of wastes and hazardous
substance,. Identification of hazardous substances. Sources and pathways of hazardous substances.
Disposal methods and technology of hazardous substance. Geological environmental factors affecting
choice of disposal site; contamination of water bearing strata; soil, plants, food webs and bio-concentration.
Analysis of hazardous and toxic substances. Regulations and law governing the sale, importation,
transportation, storage and disposal of hazardous and toxic substances.
ESM 341: Introduction to Instrumentation, Measurements and Field Methods In Environmental
Science (2 units)
Description of instruments for measuring air quality i.e. NO, O2, CO, Relative air humidity e.t.c Noise level
etc. Water, soil measuring instruments, corrosivity, resistance, PH, Conductivity, BOD e.t.c.
Instrumentation and parameters for measuring wastewater prior to discharge; potable water for safe
drinking. Ecological Sampling techniques, measurement of properties and quality of water, soil and air.
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EMT 307:
Environmental Pollution Studies
(3 units)
Composition of air, Requirements for air quality, source of pollutants and noise. Threshold levels of
pollutants, physical and Chemical changes in air resulting from domestics and industrial wastes. Mitigation
and remediation methods. General description of land and water resources – with emphasis on economic
aspects. Sources of pollutants. Impact of specific pollutants on ecosystems. Mitigation and remediation
methods.
EMT 308:
Environmental Aspects of Pesticide and Other Toxicants Use (3 Units)
Movement and absorption of pesticides in soil. Factors affecting mobility of pesticides and other toxicants
in the soil. Soil Herbicide interaction and herbicide efficacy. Famigant action and systematic activity.
Pesticide conversion mechanisms in the environment. Enzymic and non-enzymic conversion, degradation
of pesticides and other toxicants in soil, water, plants and in animals. Pesticides in food chains.
Detection/determination and management of toxic wastes in the environment, sanitary fundamentals of
pesticide application, safely measures in storage, dispensing, transportation and use of pesticides; disposal
of pesticide containers and wastes ecological and environmental health effects. Environmental criteria
standards, regulations on pesticidal hoe. Case studies of global disasters of misuse and abuse of pesticides.
EMT 309: Environmental Geosciences
(2 units)
Scope and meaning of environmental science; the concept of the earth’s surface as the home of man;
atmosphere and atmospheric processes; hydrosphere and the hydrological cycle; the lithosphere and the
process of sculpturing the earth’s surface; the lithosphere and the biological productivity of the earth’s
surface; the earth surface in natural history; the current environmental concern and environmental hazards.
EMT311:
Remote Sensing and Mapping Techniques
(3 Units)
Principles of remote sensing, Image analysis and interpretation. Nigeria SAT 1. Remote sensing
applications in environmental studies. History of air photo photography, flight height, instruments for air
photo interpretation. Issues and problems in air photography in the tropics. Maps and their limitations.
Projections and their properties. Qualities of Projections for Nigerian maps. Base maps, Cartographic
instruments, analysis of physical and human features in topographical maps. Analysis of areas and linear
properties of drainage basins. Slope analysis; analysis of geological maps, settlement analysis, and
transport pattern.
EMT 401:
Environmental Monitoring Systems and Techniques (3 Units)
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Definition, general principles of environmental monitoring. Organisation of monitoring programmes for
site and resource specific strategies. Classification of monitoring techniques and use (physical, chemical,
biological radioactive) global sources, sinks and transport (mass balance) of both man-made and natural
atmospheric trace components, Ocean-atmosphere interactions, reversible effect of human activities on the
global environment e.g. green house effect, climate change, depletion of stratosphere ozone layer, acid rain.
Air pollution meteorology, chemistry and biology. Atmosphere dispersion models. Elements of air
pollution control. Sampling and air monitoring techniques. Mechanism of pollutant interaction with soil
and vegetation. General principles of biotesting, aquatic toxicity, types, bio, assays, data analysis and
interpretation.
EMT 403:
Environmental Aspects of Farming Systems (3 Units)
Farm systems and farming systems. The relevance of the farm-system approach. Classification of farming
systems. Difficulties of farming systems. Problems and peculiarities of shifting cultication. Characteristics
and problems of permanent upland cultivation. Irrigation farming. Environmental and health implication of
irrigation. Perrenial crop farming. Ranching. Institutional and environmental requirements of site related
systems.
EMT 405:
Environmental Education and Awareness (2 Units)
Population and environment (responsible use). Role of educational intervention in environmental action.
Methods of dissemination of environmental information; case studies of information to various target
groups. Methods of public opinion assessment. Social theory for environmental psychology, ecological,
psychology theory of participation, social response to environmental-pollution, environmental damage and
compensation.
EMT 407:
Principles of Toxicology I (3 Units)
History of toxicology, Biochemistry cellular and molecular toxicology. Biotoxins, carcinogenesis,
tertratogenesis and mutagenesis/genetic toxiology, biotransformation of toxicants. Systematic toxicology,
toxic responses of blood, liver, kidney, respiratory systems, central nervous systems, skin, reproductive
system, eye and the immune systems.
Practicals: Demonstration to topical application contract tests, systemic activity of pesticides.
Acetycholinesterases inhibition in insects in VICO and in VITRO. Inhibition of egg hatch in nematodes
and chitindeposition in insects.
Resistance tests in insects. Probit analysis. Effect of gamma irradiation on insect development studies.
Effect of morphogenic agents on larval and pupa development in insects. Autoradiographic studies.
Bioassay of resistant/susceptible strains of insects, audiovisuals.
EMT 409:
Soil Analysis
(1unit)
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Types of laboratory chemicals, analytical instruments and principles of operation (colorimeter, flame
analyzer, atomic absorption spectrophotometers, pH meter); Soil sampling and sample preparation;
nitrogen and phosphorus determinations in soil; potassium analysis in soil. Evaluation of analytical data,
special techniques and precautions in micronutrient analysis; features and functions of a standard soiltesting laboratory.
EMT 411:
Water Analysis
(1 Unit)
Sampling and analysis of water for various biological and physico-chemical water quality parameters: PH,
hardness, alkalinity, chlolride, phosphate, nature, ammonia, sulphate, sulphide, sulphite, fecal bacteria, etc.
Determination of dissolved oxygen (D.O), chemical oxygen demand (COD), biochemical (BOD) dissolved
and suspended solids, conductivity, turbidity, temperature, saturation index, sodium adsorption ration, etc.,
EMT 417:
Scientific Writing and Presentation in Environmental Science
(3 units)
Elements of research, research design, Hypothesis formulation and testing, sampling techniques and Data
sources, research proposal, thesis writing.
EMT 421:
Rural and Urban Regional Planning (3 units)
Urban growth and the rural-urban synergies; overcrowding and social disruption; the city as a source of
environmental degradation; housing development; new management policies and strategies for urban
liveability; human space, population and world resources. Policy and policy thrusts for rural development
in Nigeria 1900 to present day. Development needs of rural societies. Community development and roles
of NGOs. Rural/urban migration. Urbanization of rural societies.
EMT 429:
Resources Evaluation (2 units)
Resources, Types, Resource Process, Methods
geomorphological techniques in resource evaluation.
EMT 501:
Environmental Laws and Policies
of
resource
evaluation,
(2 units)
Basic concept of environmental standard criteria and regulation. Federal environmental laws organisation
of environment protection. States edict and regulation on the environment, plant and animal quarantine.
Regulations and enforcement mechanisms, violations and sanctions. Comparative study of environmental
laws in some advance countries. e.g. USA, Canada, Thiland, etc. International Laws and conventions.
EMT 503:
Principles of Toxicology II (2 Units)
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Sources, fate and effects of different toxicants in the environment; pesticides, metals, radiation and
radioactive materials, plant and animal toxins, polyhalogenated compounds, hazardous wastes, dusts,
asbestos, plastics. Factors that influence toxicity, route of administration, chemical and biological factors.
Environmental toxicology, food additives and contaminants, atmospheric, aquatic and soil pollutants.
Clinical toxicology, cosmetics and drugs, occupational toxicology and health. Autoradiography. Toxicity
testing. Future of toxicology in the developing countries i.e. regulatory and legal requirements.
EMT 504:
Waste Management (3 Units)
Types, nature and characteristics of toxicants, sampling of air, soil, water and other ecological materials
particularly using a staplex sampler at different flow rates and other modern methods. Sample preservation
and preparation techniques. Samples collection techniques of air, soil, water, food, blood etc. Analytical
methods for toxicants. Instrumental neutron.
Activation analysis. Atomic absorption spectrophotometer UV/Visible spectrophotometer. Gas
chromatograph hybrid methods e.g. GC/Mass spectrometer. Auto-analyzer chemical separation methods.
Gas analyzers. Quality assurance of analytical data statistical treatment of data. Interpretation of data.
EMT 505:
Principles of Analysis of Toxicants (3 Units)
Types and forms of wastes. Sources of waste. Methods of solid, liquid and gaseous wastes management
technology including wastes recycling and utilization. Institutional arrangements for waste management.
Environmental health effects of waste management. Economics of wastes management, wastes
management strategies. Case studies.
EMT 506:
Human Settlement and Development (3 Units)
Human settlements, size and density. Factors influencing location, landscape designs, parks and reserves.
Rural, urban land use and environmental quality. Culture and environment: patterns, health and safety.
Environmental ethics. Impact of human settlement and development on the environment
Case studies: examples of significant human settlements and developments projects and their
environmental impacts.
EMT 507:
Seminar (2 Units)
The purpose of this course is to familiarize the students with effective use of the library, preparation of
project reports, papers for journal publication and journal reviews. Students will be given essays on topics
of general interest from widespread areas of environmental management.
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EMT 509:
Structural Elucidation of Organic Pollutants
Structural elucidation of organic pollutants, basic instrumentation and techniques. Applications of ur, ir, n,
m, r, and m, s in chemical analysis and structural elucidation of organic pollutants.
EMT 510: Biodiversity Conservation 3 units
Loss of biological diversity and environmental pollution. Basic ecological and evolutionary principles
underpinning efforts to conserve the earth’s biodiversity. These principles will be examined in the context
of efforts to halt the rapid increase in disappearance of both plants and animals. Some sociological and
economic issues will be treated with emphasis on biological aspects of the crucial problems and case
studies.
EMT 511:
Ecological Disasters and Control (3 Units)
Ecological consequences of mismanagement of natural resources. Principles and practice of greebelt
establishment in arid coastal areas. Origin causes of erosion. Erosion forecasting surface water
management. Soil hydrology. Soil water movement. Drainage, leaching and water disposal. Economics
and benefits of erosion control. Mechanics of erosion. Types and forms of erosion. Evapo-transportation.
Erosion/food control measures, engineering and administrative measures.
EMT 512:
Petroleum and Environment (2 units)
Origin and composition of crude oil, composition of refund oils; extent, sources fate and effects of oil in
the environment. Characteristic of biogenic and petrogenic hydrocarbons control of oil pollution. Oil
pollution monitoring , sampling, sample containers, extraction, clean-up, identification and quantitation, oil
tagging. Use of bio-indicators in oil pollution monitoring. Biomarkers.
EMT 514:
Miscellaneous Techniques in Environmental Analysis (2 Units)
Miscellaneous advanced techniques in environmental analysis X-ray methods, neutron activation and
radiochemical methods, enzymatic and kinetic methods, automated and process analyzers.
CHM 406:
Nuclear and Radiochemistry (2 Units)
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Natural radioactivity, fusion, fission, decay process, nature of radiation. Nuclear models, energetic of
nuclear reaction. Principles and measurement of radioactivity. Applications of radioactivity. Radiation
Hazards.
CHM 413:
Analytical Chemistry II (2 Units)
Theory of error-significance round correlation tests. Potentiometer and pH titrations. Conductometric
methods, electrolytic methods, radiochemical methods. Chromatography Calorimetry.
EMT 517:
Forest and Wildlife Policy, Law and Administration (2 Units)
Forest, wildlife and related natural resources, policies, planning effective use of forest resources,
structure of wildlife administration, problems of conserving forest and endangered species.
Nigeria law in natural resources management. Administration and wildlife conservation for
economic and recreation uses, problems of wildlife conservation in Nigeria.
CHM 306: Instrumental Methods of Analysis (2 Units)
Spectroscopic techniques, physicochemical optical; flame and X-ray methods. Fluorence method, magnetic
resourance and electron spin resonance. Referchemistry and interferometry . florerimentry, polarography ,
calorimetry.
EMT 521:
Environmental Sociology
(3 Units)
Impact of culture on the environment. The sacred forests (sacred groves) their original and functions
including conservation values, protective role of culture (e.g. tradition including taboos) on plant and
animal diversity and conservation. Effects of pollution, policy and education on the environment (e.g.
Land use decree and Structural Adjustment Programme). Socioeconomic and cultural roles of
conservation programme.
EMT 523:
Environmental Health and Safety Management
(3 Units)
Human activities and the environment; Healthy housing Unit; Food safety and hygiene; Air hygiene;
Adequate and safe water supply; Waste management and disposal; Vector control; Role of environmental
health professionals. Our planet, the need for environmental sustainability, Environmental legislation,
Environmental Management Systems (EMS), Environmental impact assessment, Strategic environmental
assessment, Environmental audit, Cost benefit analysis, Life cycle assessment, Clean technology,
Environmental risk management, Sustainable development, Health and safety policies in industries and
work environments, strategies and objectives. First Aid and Techniques; burns, poison stings and bites,
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artificial respiration etc. Accidents; classification, causes and costs; fire and firefighting. Health and safety
audits as management tools. Health and safety plans. Accidents: case studies.
EMT 599:
Project (4 Units)
Investigation of an environmental research problem.
Other Courses
ANP 201: Introduction to Biotechnology (2 Units)
Nucleic acids, nucleotides and nucleosides; structure and function of DNA and RNA. Translation into
proteins, the genetic code, DNA errors and repair. Genes; Gene structure, function, replication, expression;
Gene repair, mutation, recombination and cloning; Principles of DNA recombination. Molecular
Tools/Techniques. Biotechnology application in animal agriculture: DNA probes, transformation of
microorganisms, recombinant DNA vaccines, transformation of animals. Other biotech applications:
Delivering peptides and enzymes, Targeting rumen protozoa, developing a new feed additive, Reducing
Phosphorus Pollution, Pathogens in manure and the environment. Improving fibre digestion.
Practical: Extraction of DNA and RNA from animal tissues; in vitro translation, transcription,
recombination and cloning
ANP 314: Environment and Animal Production (2 Units)
Concept of the environment; components of the environment, climate change and the environment;
environmental degradation and its consequences; effect of climate factors on farm animals (survival,
performance, and productivity); special topics will include global warming, greenhouse gas emission,
pollution, erosion, desertification, stratospheric ozone, environment control; physiological factors
contributing to heat load in farm animal; global view on the environment.
BIO 101: General Biology I (2 units)
Characteristics of living things; cell as the basic unit of living things; cell structure, organisation, cellular
organelles, tissues, organs and systems. Classification of living things, general reproduction and concept of
interrelationships of organisms. Heredity and evolution; Elements of ecology (introduction) and habitats.
BIO 102: General Biology Ii (2 Units)
Systematic studies of diversity of life including monera, protista, plants (Algae, Fungi, Bryophytes,
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Pteridophytes, Gymnosperms and angiosperms) and animals (Protozoa, Platyhelminthes,
Annelids, Arthropods, Fishes, Amphibians, Reptiles, Birds and Mammals) based on similarities
and differences in external morphology. Taxonomic divisions of plant and animal kingdoms.
Ecological adaptations of these forms.
BIO 191: General Biology Practical I (1 unit)
What practical biology in biology involves. Laboratory organisation. Handling Common Laboratory
equipment; Microscopic handling and maintenance; Making microscopic measurement; Procuring animal
materials for practical; Killing, preserving and maintaining animal materials; Procuring plant materials;
External features of plants (differences and similarities); Preparation of temporary slides; Preparation of
strains and reagents; Techniques for microbial culture and grain staining; Setting up demonstration for
physiological processes in plants; Setting up apparatus for demonstrating physiological processes in
animals. Preparation required for dissection.
BIO 192: General Biology Laboratory II (1 Unit)
Observation and description of the morphological and diagnostic features as well as the differences
among the different phyla of the plant, animal, archebacteria, eubacteria, fungi and protista
kingdoms. Identification of the taxonomic hierarchy of the members of the above groups. Study
of the structure and functions of their parts and habitats specifications.
BIO 203: General Physiology I (2 Units)
Physical and chemical processes in animals and plants; diffusion, osmotic pressure and osmolarity.
Water potential, turgor, plasmolysis, Gibbs-Donan relationship. Gas exchange, partial pressures
(Tension), Hydrogen-ion concentration (Ph). Henderson Hasselbach equation, buffers in
physiology. Nutrition; photo-autotrophism, heterotrophism (essential requirements of each),
Respiration and photosynthesis; RQ and QIO in relation to metabolism, photosynthesis, oxygen
and carbon dioxide exchange.
BIO 205: Introductory Developmental Cell Biology (3 Units)
History and present trends in cell biology. Reproductive cell division, differentiation and growth
of cells. Molecular basis of cell structure and development. Proteins and nucleic acids.
BIO 206:
Statistics For Agriculture And Biology (2 Units)
Use of statistical methods in Biology and Agriculture. Continuous and discrete variables, Sampling
procedure. Sample size. Presentation of statistical results. Frequency distribution. Law of
probability, the binomial, Poisson and normal frequency distributions. Estimations and Tests of
Hypothesis. Design of simple Agricultural and Biological experiments. Analysis of variance and
co-variance, simple regression and corelation, contingency tables, some non-parametric tests. The
use of statistical packages such as SPSS and Minitab in statistical analysis.
BIO 213: Chemistry of Amino Acids And Proteins (2 Units)
Structure, properties and classification of amino acids, pH, pka and buffer, peptide. Reactions of
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specific amino acids, separation of sequence of peptides, chemistry of proteins including their
structural level and types of bonds stabilizing them, properties, functions and classifications of
proteins, enzymes, vitamins and co-enzymes
BIO 215: General Biochemistry Laboratory I (I Unit)
Introduction to laboratory and laboratory equipment. Safety, housekeeping, washing and drying of
glassware in the laboratory. Accuracy of measurement and transfer of liquids and solids.
Introduction to photometry and colorimetry. Standard curve in absorption spectra. pH and buffer
systems. Qualitative and quantitative tests for amino acids and proteins. Biuret method and
estimation of proteins.
BIO 216: Chemistry of Carbohydrates, Lipids and Nucleic Acids (2 Units)
Classification of physical properties of carbohydrates, structure of glucose, projection and
perspective formular, structure of properties of other monossacharides, brief treatment of
dissacharides and polyssacharides. Chemistry, classification and properties of lipids. Methods of
analysis of lipids, lipoprotein, membrane and membrane structure. Chemistry of nucleic acids
(Bases, Sugar and Phosphate acid). Structure and roles of RNA and DNA
BIO 217: General Microbiology (3 Units)
Historical aspects, scope of microbiology, general characteristics of microorganisms, growth and
reproduction of microorganisms; sterilization and disinfection; brief survey of microbes as friends
and foes. Systematic classification of bacteria fungi, viruses, etc. Microbial variation and heredity;
biological and biochemical reactions of microorganisms; cycles of elements in nature; Nitrogen
fixation.
BIO 218: General Biochemistry Laboratory Ii (I Unit)
General texts in concentration, Reaction of carbohydrate, thin layer of chromatographic separation
of sugar. Estimation of glucose in biological fluid (blood and urine). Analysis of lipids for double
bond and free fatty acids. Separation by thin layer chromatography. Separation and purification of
nucleic acids. Estimation of DNA and RNA. Estimation of phosphate and titratable acidity.
BIO 304: General Ecology (2 Units)
The ecosystem approach to the study of ecology. Types of interaction. Energy flow and nutrient
cycling, population structure, population dynamics: birth and death rate, life tables and longevity.
Communities in ecosystem. Influence of man.
BIO 308: Biogeography (2 Units)
Distribution of world flora, floristic regions of the world and zoogeographic regions of the world,
comparision of tropical and temperate flora, dispersal and colonization of land by plants and
animals, island biogeography, relationships between vegetation, soil types and climate,
relationships between plant distribution and world fauna
CHM 101: Introductory Inorganic Chemistry (2 units)
Hypothesis, theory and law with appropriate illustrations, Nature of matter – 3 states of matter,
Atomic structure, electronic energy levels and orbital. Periodic classification of elements and its
relationship to their electronic configurations, Chemical bonding, Survey of properties and trends
in groups I, II, IV, VI and transition metal,
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CHM 102: Introductory Organic Chemistry (2 units)
Simple reactions of hydrocarbons, alcohols, and acids. Petroleum chemistry, Oils and fats,
hydrogenation of oils, polymer and biologically important molecule.
CHM 103: Introductory Physical Chemistry I (2 units)
Mole concepts and calculations based on it. Methods of expressing concentration. Chemical kinetics and
equilibria and related calculations. Important application of equilibria. PH, solubility products and
solubility of ionic solids. Thermo Chemistry and simple calculations based n Hess’s law. Electro Chemistry
and working of various cells. Brief mention of corrosion, Chemical thermodynamics, △G = △H – T△S.
CHM 191: Introductory Practical Chemistry I (1 Unit)
Practical based of CHM 101 and CHM 103: Cations and anions – identification, Acid- base titrations,
Redox reactions and determinations
CHM 192: Introductory Practical Chemistry Ii (1 Unit)
Practical based on general chemistry CHM 101 and introductory organic chemistry I CHM 102Determination of melting and boiling points and reaction of functional groups.
CHM 201: Physical Chemistry Ii (2 Units)
Kinetic theory of gases, behaviour of real gases; The laws of thermodynamic Entropy and free energy,
reactions and phrase equilibrium; reaction rate laws for gases where the concentration of the reactions are
the same. Mechanism and theories of unimolecular reactions.
CHM 202: Analytical Chemistry I (2 Units)
Theory of errors, statistical treatment of data; Theory of sampling, chemical methods of analysis including
volumetric (acid base,, oxidation – reduction, precipitation and compleximetry); Physicochemical methods
(Optical methods of analysis – UV/V), separation methods. pH notation and buffer solutions. Gravimetry
solubility product and its application to separation methods of metals.
CHM 203: Organic Chemistry II (2 Units)
Factors affecting structure and physical properties of organic compounds; Factors affecting availability of
electrons, Stereo-chemistry; Energy of activation and free radical substitution reactions in alkenes.
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Functional group chemistry. Electrophillic and nucleophillic substitution reactions. Aromaticity. Various
type of organic reactions; e.g. addition, free radical, elimination and substitution reactions.
CHM 205: Inorganic Chemistry II (2 Units)
Chemistry of first row transition metals. Introduction to co-ordination Chemistry including elementary
treatment of crystal field theory. Comparative Chemistry of the following elements: Ga, In, TI, (b) Ge, Sn,
Pb, (c) As, Sb, Bi (d) Se, Te, Po. Elementary introduction to Organometalic Chemistry. Role of metals in
biochemical Systems
CHM 314: Environmental Chemistry (2 Units)
Concepts of elementary cycles. Characteristics of the atmosphere. Sources, types and effects of
environmental pollution. Waste water treatment. Composition of domestic wastes. Water chemistry and
analysis. Chemical and Physical instrumentation in environmental sciences.
CIT 104: Introduction to Computer Science (2Units)
What is a computer?; types of computer; history of digital computer; elements of a computer: Hardware
and software; How to work with a computer; Operating system; Windows Files: word processing, copying
a text, saving, changes to a document, formatting, spelling checker and introduction to printing a document;
Spreadsheet: entering and correcting data, using formula, numeric formats, creating charts, types of chart,
power points and presentations. Networking: internet and email, reading and responding to an electronic
mail message.
CIT 237:
Programming and Algorithms (3 Units)
The programme development process, programme design, coding, and testing principles of good
programming styles; Programme verification techniques; Programme documentations and maintenance;
Programme design tools, e.g. flowcharts, pseudo codes, etc. Illustration of the various concepts with
practical programming problems of manageable complexity e.g. Knight’s tour or 8-queens, life game
problems, etc. Algorithms and data structures; Divide-and-conquer algorithms; Stacks, queues, trees. A
treatment of popular sorting and searching algorithms; performance analysis of algorithms. Worst-, bestand average-case performance of the algorithms. Recursion, Hill-climbing techniques.
ECO 121: Principles of Economics
2 units
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Basic Concepts in Economics; Fundamental Principle of Economics; Economics and Basic Economics
Problems; The Economics System; Demand and Supply; The Basis Decision-making; Demand and Supply;
Price Determination, Market Equilibrium, Price Ceiling and Price Floor, Elasticity of Demand, Elasticity
of supply. Theory of Consumer Behavior; Basis of Choice: Utility, Budget Constraint, Equilibrium, price
and income changes. Theory of Production. Production Process and Cost Concepts. Law of Production.
Theory of Firm; Perfect Competition, Monopoly, Monopolistic competition and oligopoly, Market
Structure Comparison.
ECO 292:
Environmental Economics (2 units)
Key concepts in microeconomics, applications to management of renewable and non-renewable natural
resources. Cost and benefit weighed for major environmental problems including global warming, toxic
wastes, water and air pollution and conservation of wilderness and biodiversity; issues of social
externalities.
EHS 308: Environmental Biotechnology (3 units)
Concept and Definition of Biotechnology; Origin, History and Development of Biotechnology;
Classification of Biotechnology; Scope of Environmental Biotechnology; Methods in Biotechnology;
Concept and Definition of Methods; Methods Used in Environmental Biotechnology; Traditional and
Modern Methods in Environmental Health; Application of Biotechnology to Environmental Health;
Application of Biotechnology to Waste Management; Biological and Traditional Control of Pests and
Diseases; Application of Biotechnology to Food Production and Preservation; Application of
Biotechnology to Air and Water Pollution Control; Application of Biotechnology to Remediation of
Contaminated Sites; Merits and Demerits of Biotechnology.
EHS 506: Environmental Health Laws, Regulations and Policies
2 units
History of Environmental Health Laws, Regulations and Policies; Nature and Sources of Laws; Morality;
Judicial Institution in Nigeria; Process of Making Laws; Court Processes and Procedures; Process of
Compelling Attendance of Accused Person in Court; Constitutional Rights and Safeguards of the Accused
Person; Public Health Laws; Environmental/Public Health Offences; Enforcement Roles of Environmental
Health Officers; Environmental Health Officers Registration Council of Nigeria; National Environmental
Standard Regulations Enforcement Agency.
ESM 102: The Nigerian Environment (1 unit)
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General description of the natural, physical features of Nigeria: Vegetation, climate and climatic changes
within the geographical expression; Geographical distribution of people and natural recourses. Brief
description of economic importance of these features. Exploration and exploitation of natural resources.
Brief impact of these on the environment
ESM 112: Introductory Ecology (1 unit)
General consideration of ecosystems including influence and interaction of human beings with their
environments. Similarities, differences of ecosystems. Characteristics and ecological adaptations of various
forms life.
ESM 221:
Ecotourism (2 units)
The concept of ecotourism; ecotourism as sustainable (responsible) tourism; resources for ecotourism in
Nigeria; ecotourism and the impact on the environment; planning and development of ecotourism
destinations; geographical information systems as planning tool; communities and eco-destinations;
ecotourism projects in Nigeria.
ESM 231:
Introductory Toxicology (2 units)
General description of toxicology, toxicity, toxins and hazardous Chemical assay, dose – response curve,
Chemical statistics and their applications. Sources, types and effects of toxins. Cancer and cancer trends in
Nigeria.
ESM 204: Environmental Hazards and Disaster Management (3 units)
Hazard and risk management, Risk assessment of environmental hazards. Types of hazards, occurrence,
impacts, prevention. Disaster management strategies for both short term and long term.
ESM 212: Tropical Climatology (2 units)
Meaning and scope of climatology and tropical climatology; the nature of the atmosphere; elements of
weather and climate, radiation, temperature, precipitation; tropical climate; weather and climatic hazards in
the tropics; physiological comfort; climate and urban planning in the tropics; tropical disturbances; tropical
agro-climatology.
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ESM 222: Water Resource Evaluation (2 units)
Water resources; sources and distribution; approaches to water resources evaluation; qualitative and
quantitative approaches; water balance approach; need for evaluation; methods of measuring rainfall;
analysis and interpretation of rainfall data; evapotranspiration measurements; stream flow measurements –
stage, discharge-velocity, hydrographs analysis, flow variability and recession; hydrology of reservoirs.
Water quality measurement and analysis – solute, suspended, bed load and yield.
ESM 234: Soil Resources (2 units)
Scope and nature of soil resources; physical and chemical properties of soils; soil formation, soil profile,
soil classification; progress in soil mapping in Nigeria; soil determination; methods of soil survey;
laboratory determination of soil properties – particle size distribution; bulk density, total porosity, PH,
organic matter content, available phosphorous.
ESM 236: Environmental Microbiology (2 units)
General characteristics of microorganisms in the environment Sterilization and disinfection. Structure,
ecology and reproduction of selected common microorganisms. Isolation of bacteria, fungi and viruses.
Antigens and antibodies. Economic importance of some microbial groups.
ESM 328: Biodiversity Conservation (2 Units)
Loss of biological diversity and environmental pollution. Basic ecological and evolutionary principles
underpinning efforts to conserve the earth’s biodiversity. These principles will be examined in the context
of efforts to halt the rapid increase in disappearance of both plants and animals. Some sociological and
economic issues will be treated with emphasis on biological aspects of the crucial problems and case
studies.
ESM342: Environmental Impact Assessment and Auditing (3 Units)
Origin and Evolution of Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA), Theory and practice of Environmental
Impact Assessment, EIA legislation EIA process, Environmental Audit Process, Environmental Audit
Report; (EAR) as management tools. Environmental Policy and compliance. Environmental Governance,
Institutional framework for environmental management. Preparation of EIA report, methods of executing
EIA. Selected case studies of EIA around the world.
ESM 345: Applied Climatology (2 units)
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Application of Climate to Industry, Agriculture, Aviation, building and human settlements; weather
modification and their implication; Acid rain, econoclimate, Drought, flood, climate change and human
affairs.
ESM 407: Geographic Information System (3 Units)
Principles of GIS; GIS applications in Environmental Management, ARC Info, ARC view and
other GIS packages.
ESM 410: Field Trip in Environmental Science (3 units)
Fundamentals of field principles and measurements including dumpsites, land fill/land reclamation, marine
pollution, flood or drought, erosion site, waste management/recycling, forestry/forest conservation
schemes. Field studies of manufacturing/Industrial sectors, Climatic/Meteorological Stations, rural/ urban
environment as well as environmental impact assessment of projects. Studies are guided by Department /
approved Facilitator. At the end of the trip, student writes and submits technical report to be graded.
ESM 421: Elements of Land Surveying (2 units)
Principles of surveying, measurement of distance and direction, chain surveying, compass survey, plane
tabling. Area measurements, correction of errors of closure, height and slope measurements. Drafting of
uncontoured and contoured maps, rectangular coordinators and triangulation. Traversing with theodolites,
and levelling.
ESM 423: Hydrology and Water Resources (3 units)
Definition and scope of hydrology; trends in hydrology; the hydrological cycle and the approaches to its
study; the drainage basin as a hydrologic unit; precipitation, interception, infiltration and soil moisture
evaporation and evapo-transpiration; runoff and floods; the hydraulic and mechanic of flood; runoff
generation, contributing areas. Morphometry and runoff frequency: erosion by water on hill slope, sediment
transport processes.
ESM 435 Environmental Engineering Services (2 UNITS)
The course will enable students to advance knowledge in engineering services and applicable installations,
i.e. electricity, water supply, telephone services e.t.c.
GST 101: Use of English and Communication Skills I
Listening enabling skills, listening and comprehending comprehension, note taking and information
retrieval. Including data, figures, diagrams and charts. Listening for main idea, interpretation and critical
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evaluation. Effective reading. Skimming and scanning. Reading and comprehension at various speed levels.
Vocabulary development in various academic contexts. Reading diverse texts in narratives and expository.
Reading and comprehension passages with tables, scientific texts. Reading for interpretation and critical
evaluation.
GST 102: Use of English and Communication Skills II (2 Units)
Writing paragraphs; Topic, sentence and coherence;Development of paragraphs; illustration; Description;
cause and effect including definitions;Formal letters: essential parts and stylistic forms; complaints and
requests;jobs;ordering goods; letters to government and other organisations; writing reports; reporting
events, experiments, writing summaries.
GST 105: History and Philosophy of Science (2 units)
General description of the nature of science and basic scientific methods and theories; history of western
science and science in ancient times, middle ages and the rise of modern science; an overview of African
science; man and his environment and natural resources; nature, scope and technological development and
inventions; great scientist of Nigerian origin.
GST 107: The Good Study Guide (2 units)
Getting started, reading and note taking; other ways of studying, working with numbers. What is good
writing? How to write essays. Preparing for examinations.
GST 201: Nigerian Peoples and Cultures (2 units)
History of traditional Nigerian peoples and culture : the pre-colonial history and the culture areas of Nigeria;
the evolution of the country as a political unit. How to analyze and understand people's cultures from a
historical, sociological and anthropological angle.
GST 202: Fundamentals of Peace Studies & Conflict Resolution (2 Units)
Basic Understanding of Conflict; Definitions, Causes and Types of Conflict, Conflict Theories, Phases in
Conflict, Conflict Analysis & Transformation. Dynamics of Conflict; Relationship between Perception and
Conflict, Language Barriers in Conflict and Resolution, Early Warning and Early Response Mechanism,
Arms Control and Demilitarization, Peace and Education. Trends in Global Issues: International,
Continental and Regional Organizations in the Pursuance of World Peace, Peaceful Methods of Conflict
Resolution, Coercive Means of Conflict Resolution, Gender Issues and Humanitarian Intervention.
GST 203: Introduction to Philosophy and Logic (2 units)
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General introduction to logic; clarity of thought, expression and arguments as basis for conclusions;
fundamentals of logic and critial thinking; types of discourse; nature of arguments; validity and soundness;
techniques for evaluating arguments; distinction between inductive and deductive inferences; etc.
Illustrations from familiar texts, including literature materials, novels, law reports and newspaper
publications.
GST 301: Entrepreneurial Studies (2 units)
MTH 101: General Mathematic I (3 Units)
Elementary set theory, subsets, union, intersection, complements, Venn diagrams; Real numbers; integers,
rational and irrational numbers, mathematic I, induction real sequences and series, theory of quadratic
equations, binomial theorem. Complex numbers; Algebra of complex numbers; the Argand Diagram; Re
Moivre's theorem; nth roots of unity. Circular measure; trigonometric functions of angles of any magnitude,
addition and factor formalae
MTH 102: General Mathematics II (3 Units)
Calculus: Function of a real variable, graphs, limits and idea of continuity. The derivative as limit of rate
of change; Techniques of differentiation; Extreme curve sketching; Integration as an inverse of
differentiation; Methods of integration, Definite integrals; Application to areas, volumes.
PHY 101: Elementary Mechanic, Heat and Properties of Matter (3 Units)
Heat and temperature, work and heat, Quantity of heat: heat capacities, latent heat; Thermal expansion of
solids, liquids and gases; Gas laws, heat transfer; Laws of thermodynamics, isothermal and adiabatic
changes, Carnot cycle; Application to kinetic theory of gases; Simple kinetic theory of gases, the van der
Waals gas. Classification of matter into (solids, liquids and gases, forces between atoms and molecules,
molecular theory of matter, Elasticity, plasticity, Hook’s Law, Young’s Shear and bulk Moduli) Crystalline
and non-crystalline materials, Hydrostatics:
pressure,
buoyancy, Archimedes' principle; Hydrodynamics-streamlines, Bernouli and continuity equations, turbulence, Reynold’s number, Viscosity,
laminar flow, Poiseuille’s equation; Surface tension, adhesion, cohesion, capillary, drops and bubble
PHY 102: Electricity, Magnetism and Modern Physics (2 Units)
Electrostatics: Coulomb’s law, Gauss’s law, potential and capacitance, dielectrics, production and
measurement of static electricity. Current: Ohm's law, resistance and resistivity, heating. Galvanometers,
Voltmeters and Ammeters; D.C. circuits: sources of emf and currents, Kirchhoff’s laws; Electrochemistry;
The Earth's magnetic field; Magnetic fields and induction, Faraday's and Lenz's laws; Force on a current-
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carrying conductor. Biot-Savart law. Flemming's right and left-hand rules, motors and generators. A.C.
Theory. Atomic structure; Production and properties of X-rays; Radioactivity; Photoelectric emission.
PHY 191: Introductory Practical Physics I (1 Unit)
Graphs, Measurement, Error Analysis, Determination of Acceleration due to Gravity by Means of Simple
Pendulum, Determination of force constant of a spiral spring, Determination of effective mass of a spiral
spring and the constant, Determination of surface tension of water, Determination of specific latent heat of
fusion of ice, Determination of the co-efficient of limiting static friction between two surfaces,
Determination of the co-efficient of static friction on two surfaces using an inclined plane, Determination
of Relative Density of kerosene using the specific Gravity Bottle, Determination of the Relative Density of
a Granular substance not soluble in water using the specific gravity bottle.
PHY 192: Introductory Practical Physics II (1 UNIT)
Refraction through the glass block; Image formed by a concave mirror; Determination of the focal length
of the convex mirror; Refraction through the triangular prism; Determination of the focal length of a
converging lens and the refractive index of groundnut; Determination of resistance of resistors in series and
in parallel in simple circuits; Determination of internal resistance of a dry cell using a potentiometer; To
compare the E.M.F. of cells using potentiometer; Determine the unknown resistance of a resistor using
Wheatstone Bridge; To determine the relationship between current through a Tungsten and a potential
applied across it.
SLM 305. Introductory Soil Chemistry, Fertility and Microbiology: (3 Units)
Soil phases; availability of soil nutrients, cation exchange capacity and base saturation; soilacidity
and liming; nutrient movement in soils; nutrient uptake mechanisms; chemistry, status and
availability of essential nutrients in soils. Microorganisms in soil-kinds, number and activities; role
of microorganisms in plant growth; the dynamic nitrogen and phosphorus pools; organic mattersources, transformation and functions in soil.
SLM 509: Waste Management and Soil (3 Units)
Properties of agricultural, municipal and industrial wastes; exchange, sorption and precipitation
cs_3' reactions in soil; soil biota; site selection. Economic considerations; decomposition of
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organic residues; rates of waste application; composting; recycling C and N; soluble-salt
considerations; food chain accumulations of metals and health implications; environmental quality
problems.
SLM 512: Fertilizer Technology (3 Units)
Fertilizer terminologies; importance of fertilizers in agriculture, history of fertilizer consumption,
compositions of macro and micronutrient fertilizer sources, calculation of fertilizer rates and
methods of application; manufacture of fertilizers with special reference to phosphorus and
potassium; chemical and physical methods of assessing fertilizer materials.
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DEPARTMENT OF MATHEMATICS
1.0 ACADEMIC STAFF FOR THE PROGRAMME
NAME
OF AREA
OF DISCIPLINE QUALIFICATION
ACADEMIC
SPECIALIZATION
STAFF
RANK
Dr. Saheed.O. Vibration
Ajibola
Associate
Professor
Mathematics
PhD.
Mathematics
MSc.
Lecturer I
Dr. Akeem B. Computational
Disu
Dynamics
of
Physiological Fluid Mathematics
in Human Body.
PhD.
Lecturer II
MSc.
Asst. Lecturer
Mrs. Christie Y. Numerical Analysis
Ishola
Mr.
Olalekan Statistics
Ogundipe
2.0
Mathematics
LIST OF PROGRAMMES AND CODES
PROGRAMME NAME
PROGRAMME CODE
a) BSc. Mathematics
b) BSc. Mathematics with Computer Science
3.0
PROGRAMME PHILOSOPHY
i)
BSc. Mathematics
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5208
5209
The BSc. Mathematics programme is designed to equip the undergraduate students with the basic
requirements for serving in a professional capacity in most areas of computation Mathematics as
well as develop knowledge in the theory of applied Mathematics. The degree programme would
explore all the basic rudimentary or foundation knowledge of computing technology not known to
most of today’s Mathematicians and Engineers. It is also expected to equip students with the tools
for computational techniques and thinking, as they would be exposed to the fundamentals of
computing processes and principles.
ii)
BSc. Mathematics with Computer Science
PHILOSOPHY
To enhance access of our students to continuous educational development having
regards to application of Mathematical tools to solve Computer Science and
Technology related challenges, while ensuring sustainability of students’ relevance
in the larger society.
4.0
ADMISSION AND
i)
GRADUATION CRITERIA
BSc. Mathematics
ADMISSION REQUIREMENT: BSc MATHEMATICS.
100 LEVEL
Five
credits
in
the
SSCE/GCE
O’Level/NECO/NABTEB or equivalents at not
more than two (2) sittings
Compulsory
2 others from
English Language
Chemistry
Mathematics
Biology
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200 LEVEL
100 level O/L requirement and
any of:
OND
Lower Credit in
Mathematics
Physics
Agricultural Science
Health Science
Economics
Technical Drawing
Geography
Statistics
Computer science
Engineering Courses
HND
Lower Credit in
Mathematics
Statistics
Computer science
Engineering Courses
A-LEVELS
MATHEMATICS C
4 POINTS FROM ANY OF
PHYSICS
CHEMISTRY
AND BIOLOGY
NCE
MERIT IN MATHEMATICS
RELATED COURSES
FIRST DEGREE
3rd Class & above in
Mathematics
Statistics
Computer Science
Physics
Any Engineering Degree
CITY AND GUILDS
minimum of intermediate
certificate
GRADUATION CRITERIA
Entry Mode: 100 Level
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Minimum of 120 credit units made up of ALL Compulsory courses and/or Electives as
contained in the Registrable Courses for BSc. Mathematics with Computer Science
Entry Mode: Direct ( 200 Level)
Minimum of 90 credit units made up of ALL Compulsory courses and/or Electives as
contained in the Registrable Courses for BSc. Mathematics with Computer Science
ii)
BSc. Mathematics with Computer Science
ADMISSION REQUIREMENT: BSc MATHEMATICS & BSc MATHS/COMPUTER
SC.
100 LEVEL
Five
credits
in
the
SSCE/GCE
O’Level/NECO/NABTEB or equivalents at not
more than two (2) sittings
Compulsory
2 others from
English Language
Chemistry
Mathematics
Biology
Physics
Agricultural Science
Health Science
Economics
Technical Drawing
Geography
200 LEVEL
100 level O/L requirement and
any of:
OND
Lower Credit in
Mathematics
Statistics
Computer science
Engineering Courses
HND
Lower Credit in
Mathematics
Statistics
Computer science
Engineering Courses
A-LEVELS
MATHEMATICS C
4 POINTS FROM ANY OF
PHYSICS
CHEMISTRY
AND BIOLOGY
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NCE
MERIT IN MATHEMATICS
RELATED COURSES
FIRST DEGREE
3rd Class & above in
Mathematics
Statistics
Computer Science
Physics
Any Engineering Degree
CITY AND GUILDS
minimum of intermediate
certificate
GRADUATION CRITERIA FOR BSc.Maths/Computer
Entry Mode: 100 Level
Minimum of 120 credit units made up of ALL Compulsory courses and/or Electives as
contained in the Registrable Courses for BSc. Mathematics with Computer Science
Entry Mode: Direct ( 200 Level)
Minimum of 90 credit units made up of ALL Compulsory courses and/or Electives as
contained in the Registrable Courses for BSc. Mathematics with Computer Science
5.0
AIMS AND OBJECTIVES
i)
BSc. Mathematics
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Aim
The B.Sc. Mathematics programme is aimed at taking you through the fundamental of the sciences
of computation and the latest technologies that make the application of Mathematical science an
all-round catalyst in the design of any new market driven technological designs and devices
without the constraints of face to face teaching.
Objectives:





Be able to interact with various computational techniques and devices characterizing
today’s workplace.
To produce numerates individuals who not only have or make success in their callings but
also contribute to the economic buoyancy of the Nigerian economy.
Be able to formulate solutions to Mathematical problems in institutions.
Also be able to manage data transmission procedures and security parameters and controls.
Be able to administer various topologies for effective communication networks.
ii)
BSc. Mathematics with Computer Science
Aim
The B.Sc. Mathematics with Computer Science as a combined honours programme is aimed at
taking you through the fundamental of the sciences of computation and the latest technologies that
make the application of Mathematical and Scientific Models an all-round catalyst in the design of
any new emerging market driven technological designs and devices without the constraints of face
to face teaching.
Objectives:


Be able to interact with various computational techniques and devices characterizing
today’s workplace.
To produce numerates individuals who not only have or make success in their callings but
also contribute to the economic buoyancy of the Nigerian economy.
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


6.0
Be able to formulate solutions to Mathematical Solutions to Computer Science problems
in institutions.
Also be able to manage data transmission procedures and security parameters and controls.
Be able to administer various topologies for effective communication networks.
PROGRAMME OPP/DPP
i)
BSc. MATHEMATICS - OPP
100 Levels 1st Semester
Course Code Course Title
Unit(s)
Status
BIO101
General Biology I
2
C
BIO191
General Biology Practical I
1
C
CHM101
Introductory Inorganic Chemistry
2
C
CHM103
Introductory Physical Chemistry
2
C
CHM191
Introductory Practical Chemistry I
1
C
CIT104
Introduction to Computer Science
2
C
GST101
Use of English and Communication Skills
0
C
GST105
History and Philosophy of Science
0
C
GST107
The Good Study Guide
0
C
MTH101
Elementary Mathematics I
3
C
MTH103
Elementary Mathematics II
3
C
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PHY101
Elementary Mechanics, Heat and Properties of
2
Matter
C
PHY191
Introductory Practical Physics I
1
C
Total Credit Units
19
2nd Semester
Course Code Course Title
Unit(s)
Status
BIO102
General Biology II
2
C
BIO192
General Biology Practical II
1
C
CIT102
Software Application Skills
2
C
CHM102
Introductory Organic Chemistry
2
C
CHM191
Introductory Practical Chemistry II
1
C
GST102
Use of English and Communication Skills II
0
C
MTH102
Elementary Mathematical II
3
C
STT102
Introductory Statistics
2
C
PHY102
Electricity, Magnetism and Modern Physics
3
C
PHY192
Introductory Physics Laboratory II
1
C
Total Credit Units
17
Note: Students that failed the “old” former
 MTH 121, MTH 131 should register for MTH 101
 MTH 142, MTH 133 should register for MTH 103
 MTH 121, MTH 112 should register for MTH 102
 MTH 102 should register for STT 102
(i.e. Matriculation not earlier than 2014 (NOU14…)).
200 Level - 1st Semester
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Course Code Course Title
Unit(s)
Status
CIT215
Introduction to Programming Languages
3
C
GST201
Nigerian Peoples and Culture
0
C
MTH211
Abstract Algebra
3
C
MTH213
Numerical Analysis I
3
C
MTH241
Introduction to Real Analysis
3
C
MTH281
Mathematical Methods I
3
C
STT211
Probability Distribution I
3
C
Total Credit Units
18
Students to choose one elective
PHY207
Thermodynamics
2
E
PHY201
Classical Dynamics
3
E
Total Credit Units Electives Courses
2/3
200 Level - 2nd Semester
Course
Code
Course Title
Unit(s)
GST202
Fundamentals of Peace Studies and Conflict 0
Resolutions
C
MTH212
Linear Algebra II
3
C
MTH232
Elementary Differential Equation
3
C
MTH210
Introduction to complex analysis
3
C
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Status
MTH251
Mechanics
3
C
MTH282
Mathematical Methods II
3
C
Total Credit Units
15
Students are to choose at one elective
PHY204
Electrodynamics
2
E
PHY206
Optics I
2
E
Total Credit Units Electives Courses
2
300 Level – 1st Semester
Course Code Course Title
Unit(s)
Status
GST301
Entrepreneurial Studies
0
C
MTH301
Functional Analysis I
3
C
MTH304
Complex Analysis I
3
C
MTH311
Calculus of Several Variables
3
C
MTH341
Real Analysis
3
C
MTH381
Mathematical Methods III
3
C
MTH303
Vector and Tensor Analysis
3
C
Total Credit Units
18
Students are to choose at least one elective
MTH307
Numerical Analysis II
3
130
E
STT311
Probability Distribution II
3
Total Credit Units Electives Courses
3
E
2nd Semester
Course Code Course Title
Unit(s)
Status
MTH302
Elementary Differential Equation II
3
C
MTH305
Complex Analysis II
3
C
MTH308
Introduction to Mathematical Modeling
3
C
MTH312
Abstract Algebra II
3
C
MTH382
Mathematical Methods IV
3
C
Total Credit Units
18
Students are to choose one elective
MTH309
Optimization Theory
3
E
MTH315
Analytical Dynamics I
3
E
Total Credit Units Electives Courses
3
400 Level - 1st Semester
Course Code Course Title
Unit(s)
Status
MTH401
General Topology I
3
C
MTH411
Measure Theory and Integration
3
C
MTH421
Ordinary Differential Equation
3
C
MTH423
Integral Equation
3
C
Total Credit Units
12
131
Students are to choose at least one elective
MTH417
Electromagnetic Theory
3
E
CIT425
Operation Research
3
E
Total Credit Units Electives Courses
3
400 Level - 2nd Semester
Course Code Course Title
Unit(s)
Status
MTH402
General Topology II
3
C
MTH412
Functional Analysis II
3
C
MTH422
Partial Differential Equation
3
C
MTH499
Project
6
C
Total Credit Units
15
Course Description
BIO 101 GENERAL BIOLOGY I (2 UNITS)
General characteristics, similarities, differences, distribution and economic importance of virus,
Bacteria, fungi, lower green vascular plants. Ecological adaptation of various plant forms.
Interrelationship of plants evolution and reproduction
BIO 191 GENERAL BIOLOGY PRACTICAL I (1 UNIT)
What practical work in biology involves. Laboratory organization. Handling common laboratory
equipment. Microscopic handling and maintenance. Making microscopic measurements.
Procuring animal materials for practicals. Killing, preserving and maintaining animal materials.
Procuring plant materials. External features of plants (differences and similarities). Preparation of
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temporary slides. Preparation of stains and reagents. Techniques for microbial culture and grain
staining. Setting up demonstration for physiological processes in plants. Setting up apparatus for
demonstrating physiological processes in animals. Preparation required for dissection.
BIO 102 GENERAL BIOLOGY II (2 UNITS)
Systematic studies of diversity of life including monera, protista, plants (Algae, Fungi, Bryophytes,
Pteridophytes, Gymnosperms and angiosperms) and animals (Protozoa, Platyhelminthes,
Annelids, Arthropods, Fishes, Amphibians, Reptiles, Birds and Mammals) based on similarities
and differences in external morphology. Taxonomic divisions of plant 0and animal kingdoms.
Ecological adaptations of these forms.
BIO 191 GENERAL BIOLOGY PRACTICAL I (1 UNIT)
What practical work in biology involves. Laboratory organization. Handling common laboratory
equipment. Microscopic handling and maintenance. Making microscopic measurements.
Procuring animal materials for practicals. Killing, preserving and maintaining animal materials.
Procuring plant materials. External features of plants (differences and similarities). Preparation of
temporary slides. Preparation of stains and reagents. Techniques for microbial culture and grain
staining. Setting up demonstration for physiological processes in plants. Setting up apparatus for
demonstrating physiological processes in animals. Preparation required for dissection.
BIO 192 GENERAL BIOLOGY LABORATORY II (1 UNIT)
Observation and description of the morphological and diagnostic features as well as the differences
among the different phyla of the plant, animal, archebacteria, eubacteria, fungi and protista
kingdoms. Identification of the taxonomic hierarchy of the members of the above groups. Study
of the structure and functions of their parts and habitats specifications
CHM 101: INTRODUCTORY INORGANIC CHEMISTRY (2 UNITS)
Hypothesis, theory and law with appropriate illustrations, Nature of matter – 3 states of matter,
Atomic structure, electronic energy levels and orbital. Periodic classification of elements and its
relationship to their electronic configurations, Chemical bonding, Survey of properties and trends
in groups I, II, IV, VI and transition metal.
CHM 102: INTRODUCTORY ORGANIC CHEMISTRY (2 UNITS)
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Simple reactions of hydrocarbons, alcohols, and acids. Petroleum chemistry, Oils and fats,
hydrogenation of oils, polymer and biologically important molecule.
CHM 103: INTRODUCTORY PHYSICAL CHEMISTRY (2 UNITS)
Mole concepts and calculations based on it, methods of expressing concentrations, Chemical
Kinetics and equilibrium, and related calculations, Important application of equilibrium – pH,
solubility products and solubility of ionic solids, Thermo chemistry and simple calculations based
on Hess’s law, Electrochemistry and working of various cells, Brief mentions of corrosion;
chemical thermodynamics; G = H - TS
CHM 191: INTRODUCTORY PRACTICAL CHEMISTRY I (1 UNIT)
Practical based of CHM 101 and CHM 103: Cations and anions – identification, Acid- base
titrations, Redox reactions and determinations
CHM 192: INTRODUCTORY PRACTICAL CHEMISTRY II (1 UNIT)
Practical based on general chemistry CHM 101 and introductory organic chemistry I CHM 102Determination of melting and boiling points and reaction of functional groups.
CIT 101: COMPUTERS IN SOCIETY (2 UNITS)
Introduction to Basic concepts of the Computer System; A survey of various uses of the Computer;
Computer applications in the Modern Society; Effects of Computerization of the Workplace;
Computer Ethnics and Security Issues, Classical examples of the effects of the internet on the
society.
CIT 102: APPLICATION SOFTWARE SKILLS (2 UNITS)
Brief description of computer system: CPU, I/O devices; Operating systems; Computer File
Management; Computer Software: overview, types, etc.; Application software: common
application software; Using Microsoft Word; Using Microsoft Excel; Features of Database
Applications and Microsoft Access; Statistical Analysis Applications; Using SPSS software;
Introduction to Desktop Publishing applications; Computer applications in Nursing; Computer
applications in Agriculture; Managing the computer system with the Control Panel. Protection.
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GST 101: USE OF ENGLISH AND COMMUNICATION SKILLS I (2 UNITS)
Listening enabling skills, listening and comprehending comprehension, note taking and
information retrieval. Including data, figures, diagrams and charts. Listening for main idea,
interpretation and critical evaluation. Effective reading. skimming and scanning. Reading and
comprehension at various speed levels. Vocabulary development in various academic contexts.
Reading diverse texts in narratives and expository. Reading and comprehension passages with
tables, scientific texts. Reading for interpretation and critical evaluation.
GST 102: USE OF ENGLISH AND COMMUNICATION SKILLS II (2 UNITS)
Writing paragraphs: Topic sentence and coherence. Development of paragraphs: illustration,
Description, cause and effect including definitions. Formal letters; essential parts and stylistic
forms, complaints and requests; jobs, ordering goods, letters to government and other
organizations. Writing reports; reporting event, experiments. Writing summaries: techniques of
summarizing letters and sounds in English, vowels and consonants. Interviews, seminar
presentation, public speech making, articles, concord and sentences including tenses. Gerund,
participles, active, passive and the infinitive. Modal auxiliaries.
GST 105 HISTORY AND PHILOSOPHY OF SCIENCE (2 UNITS)
Nature of science, scientific methods and theories; Law of nature,; History of science. Lost
sciences of Africa, science, technology and inventions. Nature and scope of philosophy in science.
Man, nature and his origin. Man, environment and resources. Great Nigerian Scientists.
GST 107: THE GOOD STUDY GUIDE. (2 UNITS)
Getting started: How to use the book, why read about skills, getting yourself organised ; what is
studying all about, reading and note taking; Introduction, reactions to reading, your reading
strategy, memory, taking notes, conclusion. Other ways of studying: Introduction, learning in
groups, talks and lectures, learning from TV and radio broadcasts, other study media. Working
with numbers; Getting to know numbers, describing the world, describing with the tables,
describing with diagrams and graphs; What is good writing? The Importance of writing, what
does an essay look like, what is a good essay? Conclusion. How to write essays: Introduction, the
craft of writing, the advantages of treating essay writing as a craft, making your essay flow, making
a convincing case, the experience of writing. Preparing for examination.
GST122: INTRODUCTION TO PHILOSOPHY AND LOGIC (2 UNITS)
General introduction to logic; clarity of thought; expression and arguments as basis for conclusion.
Fundamentals of logic and critical thinking, types of discourse, nature of arguments; validity and
soundness ; distinction between inductive and deductive inferences etc; illustrations from familiar
texts, including literature materials, novels, law reports and newspaper publications.
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GST201 NIGERIAN PEOPLES AND CULTURE
(2 UNITS)
Nigerian history, culture and arts in pre-colonial times; Nigerians’ perception of their world;
culture areas of Nigeria and their characteristics; evolution of Nigeria as a political unit;
indigene/settler phenomenon; concepts of trade; economic self- reliance; social justice; individual
and national development; norms and values; negative attitudes and conducts (cultism and related
vices); re-orientation of moral and national values; moral obligations of citizens; environmental
problems.
PHY202: MODERN PHYSICS I (3 UNITS)
Atomic structure: Experimental basis of quantum theory: Black body radiation; electrons and
quanta; Charge quantization, Mass spectra, the plum pudding model, Rutherford model and Bohr
models of the atom, Hydrogen spectra, Magnetic moment and Angular momentum of an atom,
Electron spin, Pauli Exclusion Principle and electronic configuration, X-ray spectra, De Broglie
hypothesis, the uncertainty principle; Wave-particle duality, Schrodinger's equation and simple
applications; Nuclear Structure: nomenclature, binding energy and stability, Radioactivity, The
radioactive series, Accelerators, Detectors. Bohr's theory of atomic structure;
GST203: INTRODUCTION TO PHILOSOPHY AND LOGIC (2 UNITS)
General introduction to logic; clarity of thought; expression and arguments as basis for conclusion.
Fundamentals of logic and critical thinking, types of discourse, nature of arguments; validity and
soundness ; distinction between inductive and deductive inferences etc; illustrations from familiar
texts, including literature materials, novels, law reports and newspaper publications.
GST301: ENTREPRENEURIAL STUDIES I (2 UNITS)
Introduction to entrepreneurship and new venture creation; Entrepreneurship in theory and
practice; The opportunity, Forms of business, Staffing, Marketing and the new venture;
Determining capital requirements, Raising capital; Financial planning and management; Starting
a new business, Feasibility studies; Innovation; Legal Issues; Insurance and environmental
considerations. Possible business opportunities in Nigeria. knails, screws making Dyeing/Textile
blocks paste making.
PHY102: ELECTRICITY, MAGNETISM AND MODERN PHYSICS (2 UNITS)
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Electrostatics: Coulomb’s law, Gauss’s law, potential and capacitance, dielectrics, production and
measurement of static electricity. Current: Ohm's law, resistance and resistivity, heating.
Galvanometers, Voltmeters and Ammeters; D.C. circuits: sources of emf and currents, Kirchhoff’s
laws; Electrochemistry; The Earth's magnetic field; Magnetic fields and induction, Faraday's and
Lenz's laws; Force on a current-carrying conductor. Biot-Savart law. Flemming's right and lefthand rules, motors and generators. A.C. Theory. Atomic structure; Production and properties of
X-rays; Radioactivity; Photoelectric emission. FMT 204: Introduction to Mathematical Economics
( 3UNITS)
Logarithms, Exponential and Growth Mathematics. Production functions, Differential and Total
derivatives, Matrix Algebra, Input-Output Analysis. Comparative Statistics. Linear Programming,
Dual Programming. Games Theory.
PHY201: CLASSICAL MECHANICS I (3 UNITS)
Vector Analysis; Review of coordinate transformations; Particle kinematics and dynamics, Many
particle systems; Central force: Motion in a central force field; Central-conservative forces;
Kinematics in polar coordinates; Energy conservation in central-conservative force-field;
Planetary Motion; Keplerian case; Rigid body dynamics. Newtonian gravitation; Conservatives
and potentials; Defects of Newtonian mechanics and the essence of special relativity.
PHY202: MODERN PHYSICS I (3 UNITS)
Atomic structure: Experimental basis of quantum theory: Black body radiation; electrons and
quanta; Charge quantization, Mass spectra, the plum pudding model, Rutherford model and Bohr
models of the atom, Hydrogen spectra, Magnetic moment and Angular momentum of an atom,
Electron spin, Pauli Exclusion Principle and electronic configuration, X-ray spectra, De Broglie
hypothesis, the uncertainty principle; Wave-particle duality, Schrodinger's equation and simple
applications; Nuclear Structure: nomenclature, binding energy and stability, Radioactivity, The
radioactive series, Accelerators, Detectors. Bohr's theory of atomic structure;
PHY207: THERMODYNAMICS (2 UNITS)
Basic concepts of thermodynamics; Measurement of temperature; The First Law of
Thermodynamics; Entropy and the Second Law of Thermodynamics; Consequences of the first
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and second laws; Carnot engine; Combined first and second laws; Helmholtz and Gibb functions,
Enthalpy, The thermodynamic potentials; phase transitions; Production of low temperatures and
the Third Law.
MTH 101 ELEMENTARY MATHEMATICS I: (3 Units)
(ALGEBRA AND TRIGONOMETRY)
Elementary set theory, subsets, union, intersection, complements, venn diagrams. Real numbers;
integers, rational and irrational numbers, mathematical induction, real sequences and series, theory
of quadratic equations, binomial theorem. Complex numbers; algebra of complex numbers; the
Argand Diagram. Re Moivre's theorem, nth roots of unity. Circular measure, trigonometric
functions of angles of any magnitude, addition and factor formalae.
MTH 102 ELEMENTARY MATHEMATICS III: (3 Units)
PRE-REQUISITE - MTH 101
(VECTORS, GEOMETRY AND DYNAMICS)
Geometric representation of vectors in 1-3 dimensions, components, direction cosines. Addition
and Scalar multiplication of vectors and linear independence. The Scalar and vector products of
two vectors. Differentiation and integration of vectors with respect to a scalar variable. Twodimensional co-ordinate geometry. Straight lines, circles, parabola, ellipse, hyperbola. Tangents,
normals. Elementary Mathematics IV. Impact of two smooth sphere, and of a sphere on a smooth
sphere.
MTH 103 ELEMENTARY MATHEMATICS III: (3 UNITS)
CALCULUS:
Function of a real variable, graphs, limits and idea of continuity. The derivative as limit of rate of
change, Techniques of differentiation, Extreme curve sketching. Integration as an inverse of
differentiation, Methods of integration, Definite integrals; Application to areas and volumes
STT 102
INTRODUCTORY STATISTICS (2UNITS)
Measures of Central Tendency and dispersion, (grouped and ungrouped); mean: - arithmetic and
geometric, harmonic, median, mode quartiles, deciles, modes, relative and absolute dispersion,
sample space and events as sets. Finite probability space properties of probability. Statistical
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independenceand conditional probability. Tree diagram. Bayes theorem. Discrete and continuous
random variables. Expectation, independent Bernoulli trials. Binomial Poisson and
Normaldistributions. Normal approximation to binomial and Poisson distribution, Hyper
geometric.
PHY 101:
ELEMENTARY MECHANICS (2 UNITS)
Physical quantities, unit and dimensions space and time, frames of reference, vestures and scalars,
kinematics – straight line, line motion, vertical motion, circular motion, deviation. Dynamics –
Equilibrium, work and energy, mass and momentum, laws of inertia, rotational motion, simple
harmonic motion, conservation laws, simple machines, fundamental laws of statics and dynamics,
Galilean invariance.
PHY 101: Elementary Mechanics, Heat and Properties of Matter (2 UNITS)
Space and Time: Physical quantities: Units and dimensions of physical quantities; Kinematics:
Uniform velocity motion, uniformly accelerated motion; Dynamics: Newton's laws of motion;
Impulse and Linear Momentum, Linear Collision, Newton's universal law of gravitation; Work,
energy and power; Conservation laws; Concept of mechanical equilibrium; Centre of mass and
centre of gravity; Moment of a force; Rotational kinematics and dynamics: Torque; Moment of
Inertia; angular momentum; Total mechanical energy. Simple harmonic motion
Heat and temperature, work and heat, Quantity of heat: heat capacities, latent heat; Thermal
expansion of solids, liquids and gases; Gas laws, heat transfer; Laws of thermodynamics:
Isothermal and Adiabatic changes, Carnot cycle; Application kinetic theory of gases; van der
Waals gas.
Classification of matter into (solids, liquids and gases, forces between atoms and molecules,
molecular theory of matter, Elasticity, plasticity, Hook’s Law, Young’s Shear and bulk Moduli)
Crystalline and non-crystalline materials, Hydrostatics: pressure, buoyancy, Archimedes'
principle; Hydro-dynamics-streamlines, Bernouli and Continuity equations, turbulence, Reynold’s
number, Viscosity, laminar flow, Poiseuille’s equation; Surface tension, adhesion, cohesion,
capillary, drops and bubbles.
PHY 191: INTRODUCTORY PHYSICS LABORRATORY I (1 UNITS)
Graphs, Measurement, Error Analysis, Determination of Acceleration due to Gravity by Means of
Simple Pendulum, Determination of force constant of a spiral spring, Determination of effective
mass of a spiral spring and the constant, Determination of surface tension of water, Determination
of specific latent heat of fusion of ice, Determination of the co-efficient of limiting static friction
between two surfaces, Determination of the co-efficient of static friction on two surfaces using an
inclined plane, Determination of Relative Density of kerosene using the specific Gravity Bottle,
PHY 192: INTRODUCTORY PRACTICAL PHYSICS II (1 UNITS)
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Refraction through the glass block; Image formed by a concave mirror; Determination of the focal
length of the convex mirror; Refraction through the triangular prism; Determination of the focal
length of a converging lens and the refractive index of groundnut; Determination of resistance of
resistors in series and in parallel in simple circuits; Determination of internal resistance of a dry
cell using a potentiometer; To compare the E.M.F. of cells using potentiometer; Determine the
unknown resistance of a resistor using Wheatstone Bridge; To determine the relationship between
current through a Tungsten and a potential applied across it.
CIT 215: INTRODUCTION TO PROGRAMMING LANGUAGES (3UNITS)
FORTRAN programming language; Comparison of various versions of the language.
Programming exercises using FORTRAN with emphasis on scientific application problems.
Elements of Pascal language. Exercises in Pascal Program structures and programming concepts;
Structured design principles; abstraction, modularity, stepwise refinement, structured design
techniques teaching of a structured programming language, e.g. PASCA/JAVA, C++.
MTH 210: INTRODUCTION TO COMPLEX ANALYSIS (3UNITS)
Complex number, the topology of complex plane. Limits and continuity of function of complex
variables, properties and example of analytic functions, branch-points, Cauchy-Riemann
equations. Harmonic function.
MTH 211: ABSTRACT ALGEBRA I (3UNITS)
Set: Binary operations, mapping, equivalence relations integers: Fundamental theorem of
arithmetic, congruence equations, Euler’s function (n) Group Theory: Definition and examples of
groups.
Subgroups, coset decomposition, Lagrange’s theorem.
Cyclic groups.
Homeomorphisms, isomorphism. Odd and even permutations. Cayley’s theorem. Rings:
Definition and examples of rings. Commutative rings. Integral domain. Order, well-ordering
principles. Mathematical induction.
MTH 212: LINEAR ALGEBRA II (3UNITS)
Vector spaces. Liner independence. Basis, change of basis and dimension. Linear equations and
matrices. Linear maps. The diagonal, permutation, triangular matrices. Elementary matrix. The
inverse of a matrix. Rank and nullity. Determinants. Adjoint, cofactors, inverse matric.
Determinant rank. Crammer’s rule. Canonical forms, similar matrices, Eigen values and vectors,
quadratic forms.
MTH 213: NUMERICAL ANALYSIS I (3UNITS) PRE-REQUISITE - MTH 102
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Interpolation: Lagrange’s and Hermite interpolation formulae, divided differences and difference
schemes. Interpolation formulas by use of divided differences. Approximation: Least-square
polynomial approximation, Chebychev polynomials continued fraction and rational fraction
orthogonal polynomials.
Numerical Integration: Newton’s-cotes formulae, Gaussian Quadrature. Solution of Equations:
Graffe’s method (iterative method) Matrices and Related Topics: Definitions, Eigenvalue and
Eigenvectors, Algebraic Eigenvalue problems-power method, Jacobi method.
Systems of linear Equations: Gauss elimination, Gauss-Jordan method. Jacobi iterative method,
Gauss-field iterative method.
MTH 232: ELEMENTARY DIFFERENTIAL EQUATION (3UNITS)
PRE-REQUISITE - MTH 103
Introduction, equation of first order and first degree, separable equations, homogeneous equations,
exact equations, linear equations, Bernoulli’s and Riccati equations. Applications to mechanics
and electricity. Orthogonal and oblique trajectories. Second order equations with constant
coefficients.
MTH 241: INTRODUCTION TO REAL ANALYSIS (3UNITS)
Sets: Cartesian products, functions and mappings direct and inverse images. Countable sets.
Limits: Elementary properties of limits. Upper and lower bounds, supremum, infimum,
convergence of sequences. Limit of monotone functions and sequences. Cauchy convergence
principles. Continuity: Real-Valued functions of a real variable Monotone functions, periodic
functions, bounded functions. Continuity of functions using neighborhood. Elementary properties
of continuous functions. Uniform continuity. Series: convergence of series, tests for convergence,
absolute convergence, power series, uniform convergence.
MTH 251: MECHANICS
Static: System of live vectors. Coyoles and wrenches. Principles of virtual work. Stability of
equilibrium. Dynamics of systems of particles: Elastic strings. Hooks law. Motion in resisting
media. Changing mass. Motion along a curve. Frenets formulae.
Coplanar Motion: Energy equation. Motion in a vertical circle. Simple pendulum. The cycloid
and cycloidal motion. Orbital motion-disturbed orbits and stability.
MTH 281: MATHEMATICAL METHOD I (3UNITS) PRE-REQUISITE - MTH 103
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Sequences and Series: Limits, continuity, Differentiability, implicit functions, sequences. Series,
test for convergence sequences and series of functions. Calculus: partial differentiation, total
derivatives, implicitly functions, change of variables. Taylor’s theorem and maxima and minima
functions, of two variables. Lagrangian multiplier. Numerical Methods: Introduction to iterative
methods, Newton’s method applied to finding roots. Trapezium and Simpson’s rules of
integration.
MTH 282: MATHEMATICAL METHODS II (3UNITS) PRE-REQUISITE - MTH 281
Vector Theory: Vector and scalar field functions. Grad, divi, curl, directional derivatives.
Orthogonal curvilinear coordinates.
Complex Numbers: The algebra and geometry of complex numbers; de’moivre’s theorem.
Elementary transcendental functions. The nth root of unity and of a general complex number.
PHY 202: MODERN PHYSICS I (3 UNITS)
PHY102
PREREQUISITES:
Atomic structure: Experimental basis of quantum theory: Black body radiation; electrons and
quanta; Charge quantization, Mass spectra, the plum pudding model, Rutherford model and Bohr
models of the atom, Hydrogen spectra, Magnetic moment and Angular momentum of an atom,
Electron spin, Pauli Exclusion Principle and electronic configuration, X-ray spectra, De Broglie
hypothesis, the uncertainty principle; Wave-particle duality, Schrodinger's equation and simple
applications; Nuclear Structure: nomenclature, binding energy and stability, Radioactivity, The
radioactive series, Accelerators, Detectors. Bohr's theory of atomic structure.
PHY 204: ELECTROMAGNETISM (2 UNITS)
PREREQUISITES:PHY102, Macroscopic properties of dielectrics: polarisation, Gauss’s law in
a dielectric, the displacement vector, boundary conditions on D and E, dielectric strength and
breakdown; Capacitor: capacitance, the parallel plate capacitor, effect of a dielectric, energy stored
in a dielectric medium, capacitors in series and parallel, practical capacitors; Microscopic
properties of dielectrics: microscopic picture of a dielectric in a uniform electric field,
determination of local field, Clausius-Mossotti equation, behaviour of dielectric in alternating
fields; Magnetism of materials: response of various substances to a magnetic field, magnetic
moment and angular momentum of an atom, diamagnetism and paramagnetism, Lamor precession,
magnetization of paramagnets, ferromagnetism, magnetic field due to a magnetized material,
magnetic intensity, relationship between E and H for magnetic material, magnetic circuits.
development.
PHY 206: OPTICS I (2 UNITS)
Nature of light: the corpuscular model, the wave model, light as an electromagnetic wave;
Reflection and refraction of light: electromagnetic waves at the interface separating two media,
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idealization of waves as light rays, Fermat’s principle; Perception of light: human vision, colour
vision; Polarization of light: simple states of polarized light, principles of producing linearly
polarized light, wave plates.
STT 211: PROBABILITY DISTRIBUTION I (3UNITS) PRE-REQUISITE - STT 102
Discrete sample spaces: Algebra and probability of events, combinatorial analysis. Sampling with
and without replacement. Conditional probability, Bayes theorem and stochastic independence.
Discrete distributions: Binomial, Poisson, negative binomial-hyper geometric and multinomial.
Normal approximation to binomial and Poisson, Poisson approximation to binomial. Random
variables and expectations: mean, variance, covariance. Probability generating function and
moment generating function. Cheycher’s inequality. Continuous joint distributions: marjind as
conditional density. Expectations: movement, movement generating functions. Uniform normal,
beta Cauchy and hop-normal distributions.
MTH 301: FUNCTIONAL ANALYSIS I (3UNITS) PRE-REQUISITE - MTH 241
Metric Spaces – Definitions and examples. Open Sphere of (balls) closed sets, interior, exterior,
frontier, limit points and closure of a set. Dense subsets and separable space. Convergence in
metric space, homeomorphism, continuity and compactness.
MTH 302: ELEMENTARY DIFFERENTIAL EQUATION II (3UNITS)
PRE-REQUISITE - MTH 282
Series, solution of second order linear equations. Bessel, legendry and hyper geometric equations
and functions. Gamma and Beta functions. Storm Lionvelle problems. Orthogonal polynomial
and functions, Fourier, Fourier, Bessel and Fourier – legendry series. Expansion in series of
orthogonal functions. Fourier transformation. Laplace transforms solution of wave and heat
equations by Fourier method.
MTH 303: VECTOR AND TENSOR ANALYSIS (3UNITS) PRE-REQUISITE - MTH 103
Vector algebra, Vector dot and cross products. Equation of curves and surfaces. Vector
differentiation and application. Gradient, divergence and curl. Vector integration, line, surface
and volume integrals, Green stoke’s and divergence theorems. Tensor products and vector spaces
tensor algebra, symmetry, Cartesian tensors.
MTH 304: COMPLEX ANALYSIS I (3UNITS) PRE-REQUISITE - MTH 101
Functions of a complex variable. Limits and continuity of functions of a complex variables.
Deriving the Cauchy-Riemann equations. Analytic functions. Bilinear transformations, conformal
mapping. Contour Integrals, Cauchy’s theorems and its main consequences. Convergence of
sequences and series of functions of complex variables.Power Series, Taylor Series.
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MTH 305: COMPLEX ANALYSIS II (3UNITS) PRE-REQUISITE - MTH 304
Laurent expansions, isolated singularities and residues, residue theorem, calculus of residue and
application to evaluation of integrals and to summation of series. Maximum modulus principle.
Argument principle. Rouche’s theorem. The fundamental theorem of algebra. Principle of analytic
continuation, multiple valued functions and Riemann surfaces.
MTH 307: NUMERICAL ANALYSIS II (3UNITS) PRE-REQUISITE - MTH 213
Polynomial and Splines approximations: Orthogonal polynomials and chebychev approximations,
least squares, cubes spline, Hermits approximations, Numerical Integration. Boundary value
problem. Introduction to numerical solution of partial differential equations.
MTH 308: INTRODUCTION TO MATHEMATICAL MODELING (3UNITS)
Methodology of the Model building. Identification, formulation and solution of problems, cause
– effect diagrams, equation types, algebraic, ordinary differential, partial differential, difference,
integral and functional equations. Application of Mathematical model to physical, biological,
social and behavioural sciences.
MTH 309: OPTIMIZATION THEORY (3UNITS)
Linear programming models. The simplex method, formulation and theory. Duality, integer
programming. Transportation problem, two-person zero-sum games. Non – linear programming,
quadratic programming Kuhn tucker methods, optimality criteria simple variable optimization.
Multivariable techniques, Gradient methods.
MTH311: CALCULUS OF SEVERAL VARIABLES (3UNITS) PRE-REQUISITE - MTH
282
Value, Limit and Continuity of functions of several variables. Partial derivatives of function of
several variables. Total derivative of a function. Partial Differentials and Total Differentials of
f(x,………x n )) .
Composite differentiation. Fuller’s Theorem. Implicit Differentiation.
Taylor’s Series for function of two variables. Maxima and Minima of functions of several
variables. Lagrange’s Multipliers. Differentials under integral sign, The Jacobians
MTH 312: ABSTRACT ALGEBRAII (3UNITS) PRE-REQUISITE - MTH 241
Normal subgroups and quotient groups. The isomorphism theorem. Symmetric groups,
automorphism, conjugate classes, Normalisers. The sylow theorems. Normal and composition
series. The Jordan-Holder theorem. Direct product. Solvable group. Isomorphism theorems for
rings. Ideals and quotient rings. Commutative ring, maximal ideals. Euclidean rings, principal
ideal domain and unique factorization domain.
MTH 315: ANALYTICAL DYNAMICS I (3UNITS) PRE-REQUISITE - MTH 251
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Degrees of freedom, Holonomic and non-holonomic constraint. Generalized coordinates.
LaGrange’s equation for holonomic systems, force dependent on coordinates only, force
obtainable from a potential, Impulsive force, variational principles, calculus of variation, Hamilton
principles. Canonical transformation, normal modern of variation, Hamilton Jacobi equation.
The notion of displacement, speed, velocity and acceleration of a particles. Newton’s law of
notions and applications to simple problems. Work, power and energy. Application of the
principle of conservation of energy to notion of particles and those involving elastic string and
springs. Simple Harmonic motion. Resultant of any number of forces acting on a particle.
Reduction of coplanar forces acting on a rigid body to a force and a couple. Equilibrium of
coplanar forces, parallel forces, couples Laws of friction. Application of the principle of moments.
Moments of Inertia of simple bodies.
MTH 318: FLUID MECHANICS I (3UNITS) PRE-REQUISITE - MTH 251
Real and Ideal fluid. Differentiation following the motion of fluids particles, Equation of
continuity. Equation of motion for incompressible in viscid fluids. Velocity potential and stoke’s
stream function. Bernoulli’s equation with applications. Kinetic Energy. Sources, sinks, doublets
in 2 and 3 dimensions stream lines. Images. Use of conformal transformation.
MTH 341: REAL ANALYSES (3UNITS) PRE-REQUISITE - MTH 312
Integration: The integral as the area of the ordinate set of a function. Definition of the Riemann
integral of bounded functions. Conditions for integrality. Properties of the integral. Relations
between integrals and derivatives. Approximation to integrals by sum.
The Riemann Integral: Riemann-Sieltejes integral. Properties, functions of bounded variation and
extension to the notion of integration. Sequences and Series of Functions: Convergence of
sequences and series of functions. Uniform convergence. Continuity of sum of a uniform
convergent series of continuous functions. Terms by term integration and differentiation of a series
of continuous functions. Applications to power spaces metric spaces.
MTH 381: MATHEMATICAL METHODS III (3UNITS) PRE-REQUISITE - MTH 303
Functions of several variables: Jacobian, functional dependence and independence. Multiple
integrals, line integrals. Improper integrals. Vector Field theory: Relations between vector field
functions. Integral theorems. Gauss’s. Stoke’s and Green’s theorems. Elementary tensor calculus.
Functions of a complex variable: The Cauchy-Riemann equations. Integration of complex plane.
Cauchy’s theorem Cauchy’s inequality. The residue theorem and the evaluation of integrals.
Integral Transforms: Fourier and Laplace transforms. Convolution properties and their
applications.
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MTH 382: MATHEMATICAL METHODS IV (3UNITS) PRE-REQUISITE - MTH 281
Ordinary Differential Equations: The concept of existence and uniqueness of solutions.
Operational methods of solution of linear equations. Sturm-Lionvelle theory, Green’s functions,
series solution. Special functions and some of their elementary properties; Gamma and Beta
functions. Partial Differential Equations: Solutions of boundary and eigenvalue problems of
partial differential equations by various methods which include: Separation of variables, transform
techniques. Sturn-Liouville theory; Green’s functions; method of characteristics.
STT 311:
Probability Distribution II (3units) PRE-REQUISITE – STT 211
Probability spaces measures and distribution. Distribution of random variable spaces. Product
probabilities. Independence and expectation of random variables. Convergence of random
variables. Week convergence almost everywhere, laws of large numbers. Characteristic function
and inversion formula.
STT 316: MULTIVARIATE ANALYSIS AND APPLICATION (3UNITS)
PRE-REQUISITE – STT 311
Vector random variables. Expectations of random vectors and matrices. Multivariate normal
distribution and distribution of quadratic forms. Application to linear models: Tests of general
linear hypothesis and estimation. Least square theory: Guass-Markoff and general linear
hypothesis with applications to regression and experimental design models. Estimation: partial
and multiple correction coefficients, mean vector and co-variance matrix. Hatelting’s T2 and
Wishart distribution: multivariate ANOVA.
MTH 401: GENERAL TOPOLOGY I
(3UNITS) PRE-REQUISITE - MTH 301
Point Set Topology: The space Rn Euclidean metric. Metrics, open spheres, metric topologies,
metric spaces, properties of metric topologies. Equivalent metric. Heine-Borel theorem.
Bolzano-wierstress theorem. Properties of separable, complete, compact, locally-compact and
connected spaces. Cantor’s set. Continuity and uniform continuity of mappings on metric space.
Topological spaces: Definitions, examples, accumulation points, closes sets, closure, interior,
exterior and boundary of a set. Neighborhoods and neighborhood systems. Coarser and finer
topologies, subspaces and relatives topologies. Base for a topology sub bases.
MTH 402: GENERAL TOPOLOGY II (3UNITS) PRE-REQUISITE - MTH 401
Separation axioms: T-spaces, Hausdorff spaces, Regular spaces. Normal spaces, Urgsohn’s
lemma. Category and seperability: Dense sets, nowhere dense sets. Sets of the first and second
categories. Perfectly separable spaces. Separable spaces. The axiom of count ability.
Compactness: Covers, compact sets, subsets of compact spaces. Sequentially, count ably and
locally sets. Compactification. Product spaces: product topology. Base for a finite product
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topology. Tychonoff product theorem. Connectedness: separated sets, connected sets, connected
spaces. Connectedness of the real line. Components. locally-connected spaces. Homotopic paths.
Homotopy relations. Simple connected spaces.
MTH 411: MEASURE THEORY AND INTEGRATION (3UNITS)
PRE-REQUISITE - MTH 301
Measure Theory: Measure of open, closed sets. Outer and inner measure. Measurable sets.
Properties of measure. Non-measurable sets. Measurable in the scene of Borel. Measurable space.
Measurable functions. Simple function Algebra. The Lebesgue integral: Lebesgue measure.
Integral of non-negative function. Integral as measure of ordinate set, as a limit of approximate
sums. Integral of an unbounded function. Integral over an infinite range. Simple properties of
the integral. Sequences of integral (Positive functions; functions with positive and negative
values). Lesbesgue monotone convergence theorem. Fatou’s Lemma, Dominated convergence.
Bepo’s Lemma-Bounded Convergence. Sets of measure zero. Integration by parts. Fubini’s
theorem and applications to multiple integrals.
MTH 412: FUNCTIONAL ANALYSIS II (3UNITS) PRE-REQUISITE - MTH 411
Normal Linear Space: Definition and examples. Convex sets. Norms. Holder’s minkowski’s
inequalities. Riese-Fisher theorem. Linear operations on finite dimensional spaces. Linear
functionals spaces. Banach spaces, examples. Quotient spaces. Inner product spaces.
Topological linear spaces. Hilbert space, examples. Linear operators in Hilbert spaces. Adjoint
operators. Hermitian operators. Orthogonality; orthogonal complement and projections in Hilbert
spaces.
MTH 414: ANALYTICAL DYNAMICS II (3UNITS) PRE-REQUISITE - MTH 315
Lagrange’s equations for non-holonomic systems. Lagrangran multipliers. Variational principles.
Calculus of variation, Hamilton’s principle, Lagrange’s equation from Hamilton’s principles.
Canonical transformation Normal modes of vibrations. Hamilton-Jacobian equations.
MTH 415: SYSTEM THEORY (3UNITS) PRE-REQUISITE - MTH 341
Lyapunov theorems. Solution of Lyapunov stability equation
ATP + PA= -Q. Controllability and observability. Theorems on existence of solution of linear
systems of differential operations with constant coefficient.
MTH 416: ALGEBRAIC NUMBER THEORY (3UNITS)
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Algebraic numbers; quadratic and cyclotomic fields. Factorization into irreducible, ideals,
Murkowski’s theorem, class-group and class number, Fermat’s last theorem Dirichilet’s unit
theorem.
MTH 417: ELECTROMAGNETIC THEORY (3UNITS) PRE-REQUISITE –PHY 204
Maxwell’s field equations. Electromagnetic waves and electromagnetic theory of lights. Plane
detromagnetic waves in non-conducting media, reflection and refraction of plane boundary. Wave
guide and resonant cavities. Simple radiating systems. The Lorentz-Einstein transformation.
Energy and momentum. Electromagnetic 4-Vectors. Transformation of (E.H) fields. The Lorentz
force.
MTH 421: ORDINARY DIFFERENTIAL EQUATIONS (3UNITS)
Existence and uniqueness theorems, dependence of solution on initial data and parameters.
Properties of solutions. General theory for linear differential equation with constant coefficients,
the two-point Sturm-Liouville boundary value problem, self-adjointness, linear and non-linear
equations, Theorems and solution of Lyapunov equation. Controllability and observability.
MTH 422:
Partial Differential Equation (3units) PRE-REQUISITE - MTH 421
Theory and solutions of first order equations. Second order linear equations. Classification,
characteristics canonical forms, Cauchy problem. Elliptic equations. Laplace’s and Poisson’s
formulae, properties of harmonic functions. Hyperbolic equations, retarded potential transmission
line equation, Riemann methods, parabolic equation, diffusion equation, singularity function
boundary value and initial value problems.
MTH 423: INTEGRAL EQUATION (3UNITS) PRE-REQUISITE - MTH 103
Integral Equation: Classification – Volterra and Fredholm types. Transformation of Differential
Equations. Neumann series. Fredholm alternative for degenerate Hilbert – Schmidt Kernels.
Reduction of ordinary differential equation to Integral equations. Symmetric Kernels, eigen
function expansion with applications.
MTH 424: ABSTRACT ALGEBRA III (3UNITS) PRE-REQUISITE - MTH 341
Minimal polynomial of an algebraic number. Eisenstein’s irreducibility criterion. Splitting fields
and normal extension. Primitive element theorem. Galois group of a polynomial. Field degrees
and group orders. The Galois group of a polynomial. Field degrees and group orders. The Galois
correspondence. The fundamental theorem
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MTH 418: FLUID MECHANICS II (3UNITS) PRE-REQUISITE – MTH 318
Governing equations of viscous flow, exact solutions, Low Reynolds’s number solutions,
Boundary layers, compressible flows.
MTH 499: PROJECT
Individual or Group projects of approved topics related to the current research interests in the
department
BSc. Mathematics and Computer Science (Combined Honours)
BSc. Mathematics/ Computer Science Programme
100 Levels 1st Semester
Course Code Course Title
Unit(s)
Status
BIO101
General Biology I
2
C
BIO191
General Biology Practical I
1
C
CHM101
Introductory Inorganic Chemistry
2
C
CHM103
Introductory Physical Chemistry
2
C
CHM191
Introductory Practical Chemistry I
1
C
GST101
Use of English and Communication Skills
0
C
CIT104
Introduction to Computer Science
2
C
GST105
History and Philosophy of Science
0
C
GST107
The Good Study Guide
0
C
MTH101
Elementary Mathematics I
3
C
149
MTH103
Elementary Mathematics II
3
C
PHY101
Elementary Mechanics, Heat and Properties of
2
Matter
C
PHY191
Introductory Practical Physics I
1
C
Total Credit Units
19
2nd Semester
Course Code Course Title
Unit(s)
Status
BIO102
General Biology II
2
C
BIO192
General Biology Practical II
1
C
CIT102
Software Application Skills
2
C
CHM102
Introductory Organic Chemistry
2
C
CHM191
Introductory Practical Chemistry II
1
C
GST102
Use of English and Communication Skills II
0
C
MTH102
Elementary Mathematical II
3
C
STT102
Introductory Statistics
2
C
PHY102
Electricity, Magnetism and Modern Physics
3
C
PHY192
Introductory Physics Laboratory II
1
C
Total Credit Units
17
Note: Students that failed the “old” former
 MTH 121, MTH 131 should register for MTH 101
 MTH 133, MTH 142, should register for MTH 103
 MTH 112 , MTH 122 should register for MTH 102
 MTH 102 should register for STT 102
(i.e. Matriculation number not earlier than 2014 (NOU14…)).
150
200 Level 1st Semester- Compulsory Courses
Course Code Course Title
Unit(s)
Status
GST201
Nigerian Peoples and Culture
0
C
GST203
Introduction to Philosophy and Logic
0
C
CIT237
Programming and Algorithms
3
C
MTH281
Mathematical Methods I
3
C
MTH211
Introductory Set theory and Abstract Algebra
3
C
MTH213
Numerical Analysis I
3
C
MTH241
Introductory Real Analysis
3
C
Total Credit Units Compulsory Courses
15
Students to take two elective courses
CIT211
Introduction to Operating Systems
3
E
CIT215
Introduction to Programming Languages
3
E
MTH210
Introduction to Complex Analysis
3
E
Total Credit Units Electives Courses
3
2nd Semester- Compulsory Courses
Course Code
Course Title
GST202
Fundamentals of Peace Studies and Conflict 0
Resolutions
Unit(s)
151
Status
C
MTH212
Linear Algebra II
3
C
MTH232
Elementary Differential Equations
3
C
MTH282
Mathematical Methods II
3
C
CIT208
Information Systems
2
C
CIT212
Systems Analysis and Design
3
C
CIT246
Introduction to Computer Organization
2
C
Total Credit Units Compulsory Courses
16
Students to take one elective course
CIT292
Computer Laboratory
2
E
STT211
Probability Distribution I
3
E
Total Credit Units Electives Courses
2/3
300 Level 1st Semester- Compulsory Courses
Course Code Course Title
Unit(s)
Status
GST301
Entrepreneurial Studies
0
C
CIT333
Software Engineering I
2
C
CIT341
Data Structures
3
C
CIT351
C# Programming
2
C
MTH301
Functional Analysis I
3
C
MTH341
Real Analysis
3
C
Total Credit Units Compulsory Courses
13
Students to take two elective courses
152
CIT311
Computer Networks
3
E
CIT309
Computer Architecture
3
E
STT311
Probability Distribution II
3
E
Total Credit Units Electives Courses
6
2nd Semester -Compulsory Courses
Course Code Course Title
Unit(s)
Status
MTH312
Abstract Algebra II
3
C
CIT342
Formal Languages & Automata Theory
3
C
CIT322
Introduction to Internet Programming
3
C
CIT389
Siwes
6
C
Total Credit Units Compulsory Courses
15
Students to take one elective course
CIT344
Introduction to Computer Design
CIT371
Introduction
Animations
to
Computer
Graphics
Total Credit Units Electives
3
E
& 3
E
3
400 Level 1st Semester- Compulsory Courses
Course Code
Course Title
Unit(s)
Status
MTH401
General Topology I
3
C
MTH411
Measure Theory & Integration
3
C
CIT403
Seminar on Emerging Technologies
3
C
153
CIT425
Operation Research
3
C
CIT465
Network Administration
2
C
Total Credit Units Compulsory Courses
14
Students to take one elective courses
CIT461
Internet Architecture & Communication
3
Total Credit Units Electives Courses
3
E
2nd Semester- Compulsory Courses
Course Code
Course Title
Unit(s)
Status
MTH402
General Topology II
3
C
MTH412
Functional Analysis II
3
C
CIT478
Artificial Intelligence
3
C
MTH499
Project
6
C
Total Credit Units Compulsory Courses
15
Students to take one elective courses
CIT474
Introduction to Expert System
2
E
CIT432
Software Engineering II
3
E
154
Total Credit Units Electives Courses
2/3
BSc. MATHEMATICS WITH COMPUTER SCIENCE - DPP
Course Code Course Title
Unit(s)
Status
BIO101
General Biology I
2
C
BIO191
General Biology Practical I
1
C
CHM101
Introductory Inorganic Chemistry
2
C
CHM103
Introductory Physical Chemistry
2
C
CHM191
Introductory Practical Chemistry I
1
C
CIT101
Computers in Society
2
C
GST101
Use of English and Communication Skills
0
C
GST105
History and Philosophy of Science
0
C
GST107
The Good Study Guide
0
C
MTH101
Elementary Mathematics I
3
C
MTH103
Elementary Mathematics III
3
C
PHY101
Elementary Mechanics, Heat and Properties of
2
Matter
C
PHY191
Introductory Practical Physics I
1
C
Total Credit Units
19
2nd Semester
Course Code Course Title
Unit(s)
Status
BIO102
General Biology II
2
C
BIO192
General Practical Biology II
1
C
155
CIT102
Software Application Skills
2
C
CHM102
Introductory Organic Chemistry
2
C
CHM192
Introductory Practical Chemistry II
1
C
GST102
Use of English and Communication Skills II
0
C
MTH 102
Elementary Mathematics II
3
C
STT102
Introductory Statistics
2
C
PHY102
Electricity, Magnetism and Modern Physics
3
C
PHY192
Introductory Physics Laboratory II
1
C
Total Credit Units
17
Note: Students that failed the “old” former
 MTH 121, MTH 131 should register for MTH 101
 MTH 133, MTH 142, should register for MTH 103
 MTH 112 , MTH 122 should register for MTH 102
 MTH 102 should register for STT 102
(i.e. Matriculation number not earlier than 2014 (NOU14…)).
156
200 Level 1st Semester- Compulsory Courses
Course Code Course Title
Unit(s)
Status
GST201
Nigerian Peoples and Culture
0
C
GST203
Introduction to Philosophy and Logic
0
C
CIT237
Programming and Algorithm
3
C
MTH281
Mathematical Methods I
3
C
MTH211
Introductory Set Theory and Abstract Algebra
3
C
MTH213
Numerical Analysis I
3
C
MTH241
Introduction to Real Analysis
3
C
Total Credit Units Compulsory Courses
15
Students to take one elective courses
CIT211
Introduction to Operating Systems
3
E
CIT215
Introduction to Programming Languages
3
E
MTH210
Introduction to Complex Analysis
3
E
Total Credit Units Electives Courses
3
2nd Semester- Compulsory Courses
157
Course Code
Course Title
GST202
Fundamentals of Peace Studies and Conflict 0
Resolutions
C
MTH212
Linear Algebra
3
C
MTH232
Elementary Differential Equations
3
C
MTH282
Mathematical Methods II
3
C
CIT208
Information Systems
2
C
CIT212
Systems Analysis and Design
3
C
CIT246
Introduction to Computer Organization
2
C
Total Credit Units Compulsory Courses
16
Unit(s)
Status
Students to take one elective course
CIT292
Computer Laboratory
2
E
STT211
Probability Distribution I
3
E
Total Credit Units Electives Courses
2/3
158
300 Level 1st Semester- Compulsory Courses
Course Code Course Title
Unit(s)
Status
GST301
Entrepreneurial Studies
0
C
CIT333
Software Engineering I
3
C
CIT341
Data Structures
2
C
CIT351
C# Programming
2
C
MTH301
Functional Analysis I
3
C
MTH341
Real Analysis
3
C
Total Credit Units Compulsory Courses
13
Students to take two elective courses
CIT311
Computer Networks
3
E
CIT331
Theory of Computation
3
E
CIT309
Computer Architecture
3
E
STT311
Probability Distribution II
3
E
Total Credit Units Electives Courses
3
300Level 2nd Semester -Compulsory Courses
159
Course Code Course Title
Unit(s)
Status
MTH312
Abstract Algebra II
3
C
CIT342
Formal Languages & Automata Theory
3
C
CIT363
Introduction to Internet Programming
3
C
CIT389
Industrial Training
6
C
Total Credit Units Compulsory Courses
15
Students to take one elective courses
CIT345
Introduction to Computer Design
3
E
CIT371
Computer Graphics & Animations
3
E
Total Credit Units Electives
3
400 Level 1st Semester- Compulsory Courses
Course Code
Course Title
Unit(s)
Status
MTH401
General Topology I
3
C
MTH411
Measure Theory & Integration
3
C
CIT403
Seminar on Emerging Technologies
3
C
CIT425
Operation Research
3
C
CIT465
Network Administration
3
C
Total Credit Units Compulsory Courses
15
Students to take one elective courses
CIT461
Internet Architecture & Communication
160
3
E
CIT481
Website Design & Management
3
Total Credit Units Electives Courses
3
E
2nd Semester- Compulsory Courses
Course Code
Course Title
Unit(s)
Status
MTH402
General Topology II
3
C
MTH412
Functional Analysis II
3
C
CIT478
Artificial Intelligence
3
C
MTH499
Project
6
C
Total Credit Units Compulsory Courses
15
Students to take one elective course
CIT474
Introduction to Expert System
3
E
CIT462
Web Server Technology
3
E
Total Credit Units Electives Courses
3
NB:
CIT389
161
CIT403
MTH499 are registrable but not examinable
Course Description
BIO 101 GENERAL BIOLOGY I (2 UNITS)
Characteristics of living things; cell as the basic unit of living things, cell structure, organization,
cellular organelles, tissues, organs and systems. Classification of living things, general
reproduction and concept of inter-relationships of organism. Heredity and evolution. Elements of
ecology (introduction) and habitats.
BIO 102 GENERAL BIOLOGY II (2 UNITS)
Systematic studies of diversity of life including monera, protista, plants (Algae, Fungi, Bryophytes,
Pteridophytes, Gymnosperms and angiosperms) and animals (Protozoa, Platyhelminthes,
Annelids, Arthropods, Fishes, Amphibians, Reptiles, Birds and Mammals) based on similarities
and differences in external morphology. Taxonomic divisions of plant and animal kingdoms.
Ecological adaptations of these forms.
BIO 191 GENERAL BIOLOGY PRACTICAL I (1 UNIT)
What practical work in biology involves. Laboratory organization. Handling common
laboratory equipment. Microscopic handling and maintenance. Making microscopic
measurements. Procuring animal materials for practicals. Killing, preserving and
maintaining animal materials. Procuring plant materials. External features of plants
(differences and similarities). Preparation of temporary slides. Preparation of stains and
reagents. Techniques for microbial culture and grain staining. Setting up demonstration for
physiological processes in plants. Setting up apparatus for demonstrating physiological
processes in animals. Preparation required for dissection.
CHM 101
INTRODUCTORY TO INORGANIC CHEMISTRY (2 UNITS)
Units and measurements in chemistry, the atomic theory, quantum theory and mechanics.
Electronic configuration of the elements, chemical bonding. Gaseous, liquid and solid states.
Energy term, chemical kinetics, Redox reaction, acid and bases ionic equilibrium, Coordination
complexes, extraction of elements, some general characteristics of organic molecules ( Structures,
stability, solubility, acid-base property) Isolation, purification and analysis of organic compounds;
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Empirical & Structural formulae; Bonding in organic compounds (including hybridisation);
Homologous series & functional groups; hydrocarbons: nomenclature and isomerism.
CHM 102
INTRODUCTORY ORGANIC CHEMISTRY (2 UNITS)
Simple reactions of hydrocarbons, alcohols, and acids. Petroleum chemistry, Oils and fats,
hydrogenation of oils, polymer and biologically important molecule.
CHM103: INTRODUCTORY PHYSICAL CHEMISTRY (2 UNITS)
Mole concepts and calculations based on it, methods of expressing concentrations, Chemical
Kinetics and equilibrium, and related calculations, Important application of equilibrium – pH,
solubility products and solubility of ionic solids, Thermo chemistry and simple calculations based
on Hess’s law, Electrochemistry and working of various cells, Brief mentions of corrosion;
chemical thermodynamics;
G = H - TS
CHM 191: INTRODUCTORY PRACTICAL CHEMISTRY I (1 UNIT)
Practical based of CHM 101 and CHM 103: Cations and anions – identification, Acid- base
titrations, Redox reactions and determinations
CHM 192: INTRODUCTORY PRACTICAL CHEMISTRY II (1 UNIT)
Practical based on general chemistry CHM 101 and introductory organic chemistry I CHM 102Determination of melting and boiling points and reaction of functional groups.
CIT 101:
COMPUTERS IN SOCIETY (2 UNITS)
What is Computer, Types of Computer, History of Digital Computer, Element of a Computer :
Hardware and Software. How to work with a computer. Operating System Windows Files word
processing, copying a text, saving, Changes to a document and Formatting, spelling checker and
introduction to Printing a document. Spread sheet, Entering and correcting data. Using Formula,
Numeric Formats Creating Charts. Types of Charts Power Points and presentation. Networking,
Internet and E-mail. Reading and responding to an E-mail message.
CIT 102:
SOFTWARE APPLICATION SKILLS (2 UNITS)
Brief description of computer system: CPU, I/O devices; Operating systems; Computer File
Management; Computer Software: overview, types, etc.; Application software: common
application software; Using Microsoft Word; Using Microsoft Excel; Features of Database
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Applications and Microsoft Access; Statistical Analysis Applications; Using SPSS software;
Introduction to Desktop Publishing applications; Computer applications in Nursing; Computer
applications in Agriculture; Managing the computer system with the Control Panel.
GST 101
USE OF ENGLISH AND COMMUNICATION SKILLS I (2 UNITS)
Listening- enabling skills, listening and comprehending, note taking and information retrieval.
Including data, figures, diagrams and charts, Listening for main idea, interpretation and critical
evaluation. Effective reading, skimming and scanning. Reading and comprehension at various
speed levels. Vocabulary development in various academic context. Reading diverse texts in
narratives and expository. Reading and comprehension passges with tables, scientific texts.
Reading for interpretation and critical evaluation.
GST 102
USE OF ENGLISH AND COMMUNICATION SKILLS II (2 UNITS)
Writing paragraphs: Topic sentence and coherence. Development of paragraphs: illustration,
description, cause and effect including definitions. Formal letters: essential parts and stylistic
forms; complains and requests; jobs, ordering goods, letters to government and other organisations.
Writing reports; reporting event, experiments. Writing summaries; techniques of summarising
letters and sounds in English, vowels and consonants. Interviews, seminar presentation, public
speech making, articles, concord and sentences including tenses. Gerund, participles, active,
passive and the infinitive. Modal auxiliaries.
GST 105
HISTORY AND PHILOSOPHY OF SCIENCE (2 UNITS)
General description of the nature of science and basic scientific methods and theories; history of
western science and science in ancient times, middle ages and the rise of modern science; an
overview of African science; man and his environment and natural resources; nature, scope and
technological development and inventions; great scientist of Nigerian origin.
GST 107
THE GOOD STUDY GUIDE (2 UNITS)
Getting started: How to use the book, why read about skills, getting yourself organised ; what is
studying all about, reading and note taking; Introduction, reactions to reading, your reading
strategy, memory, taking notes, conclusion. Other ways of studying: Introduction, learning in
groups, talks and lectures, learning from TV and radio broadcasts, other study media. Working
with numbers; Getting to know numbers, describing the world, describing with the tables,
describing with diagrams and graphs; What is good writing? The Importance of writing, what
does an essay look like, what is a good essay? Conclusion. How to write essays: Introduction, the
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craft of writing, the advantages of treating essay writing as a craft, making your essay flow, making
a convincing case, the experience of writing. Preparing for examination.
MTH 101 ELEMENTARY MATHEMATIC I: (3 Units)
(ALGEBRA AND TRIGONOMETRY)
Elementary set theory, subsets, union, intersection, complements, venn diagrams. Real
numbers; integers, rational and irrational numbers, mathematical induction, real sequences
and series, theory of quadratic equations, binomial theorem. Complex numbers; algebra of
complex numbers; the Argand Diagram. Re Moivre's theorem, nth roots of unity. Circular
measure, trigonometric functions of angles of any magnitude, addition and factor formalae.
MTH 102 ELEMENTARY MATHEMATICS III: (3 Units)
PRE-REQUISITE - MTH 101
(VECTORS, GEOMETRY AND DYNAMICS)
Geometric representation of vectors in 1-3 dimensions, components, direction cosines. Addition
and Scalar multiplication of vectors and linear independence. The Scalar and vector products of
two vectors. Differentiation and integration of vectors with respect to a scalar variable. Twodimensional co-ordinate geometry. Straight lines, circles, parabola, ellipse, hyperbola. Tangents,
normals. Elementary Mathematics IV. Impact of two smooth sphere, and of a sphere on a smooth
sphere.
STT102:
INTRODUCTORY STATISTICS
Measures of Central Tendency and dispersion, (grouped and ungrouped); mean: - arithmetic and
geometric, harmonic, median, mode quartiles, deciles, modes, relative and absolute dispersion,
sample space and events as sets. Finite probability space properties of probability. Statistical
independence and conditional probability. Tree diagram. Baye’s theorem. Discrete and
continuous random variables. Expectation, independent Bernoulli trials. Binomial, Poisson and
Normal distributions. Normal approximation to binomial and Poisson distribution, Hyper
geometric.
PHY 101: Elementary Mechanics, Heat and Properties of Matter (2 UNITS)
Space and Time: Physical quantities: Units and dimensions of physical quantities; Kinematics:
Uniform velocity motion, uniformly accelerated motion; Dynamics: Newton's laws of motion;
Impulse and Linear Momentum, Linear Collision, Newton's universal law of gravitation; Work,
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energy and power; Conservation laws; Concept of mechanical equilibrium; Centre of mass and
centre of gravity; Moment of a force; Rotational kinematics and dynamics: Torque; Moment of
Inertia; angular momentum; Total mechanical energy. Simple harmonic motion
Heat and temperature, work and heat, Quantity of heat: heat capacities, latent heat; Thermal
expansion of solids, liquids and gases; Gas laws, heat transfer; Laws of thermodynamics:
Isothermal and Adiabatic changes, Carnot cycle; Application kinetic theory of gases; van der
Waals gas.
Classification of matter into (solids, liquids and gases, forces between atoms and molecules,
molecular theory of matter, Elasticity, plasticity, Hook’s Law, Young’s Shear and bulk Moduli)
Crystalline and non-crystalline materials, Hydrostatics: pressure, buoyancy, Archimedes'
principle; Hydro-dynamics-streamlines, Bernouli and Continuity equations, turbulence, Reynold’s
number, Viscosity, laminar flow, Poiseuille’s equation; Surface tension, adhesion, cohesion,
capillary, drops and bubbles.
PHY 191: INTRODUCTORY PHYSICS LABORRATORY I (1 UNITS)
Graphs, Measurement, Error Analysis, Determination of Acceleration due to Gravity by Means of
Simple Pendulum, Determination of force constant of a spiral spring, Determination of effective
mass of a spiral spring and the constant, Determination of surface tension of water, Determination
of specific latent heat of fusion of ice, Determination of the co-efficient of limiting static friction
between two surfaces, Determination of the co-efficient of static friction on two surfaces using an
inclined plane, Determination of Relative Density of kerosene using the specific Gravity Bottle,
PHY102: ELECTRICITY, MAGNETISM AND MODERN PHYSICS (2 UNITS)
Electrostatics: Coulomb’s law, Gauss’s law, potential and capacitance, dielectrics, production and
measurement of static electricity. Current: Ohm's law, resistance and resistivity, heating.
Galvanometers, Voltmeters and Ammeters; D.C. circuits: sources of emf and currents, Kirchhoff’s
laws; Electrochemistry; The Earth's magnetic field; Magnetic fields and induction, Faraday's and
Lenz's laws; Force on a current-carrying conductor. Biot-Savart law. Flemming's right and lefthand rules, motors and generators. A.C. Theory. Atomic structure; Production and properties of
X-rays; Radioactivity; Photoelectric emission. FMT 204: Introduction to Mathematical Economics
( 3UNITS)
Logarithms, Exponential and Growth Mathematics. Production functions, Differential and Total
derivatives, Matrix Algebra, Input-Output Analysis. Comparative Statistics. Linear Programming,
Dual Programming. Games Theory.
CIT 208:
INFORMATION SYSTEMS
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Introduction & Basic SQL Project Introduction. Advanced SQL. Conceptual Modelling and
Schema Design. Database Programming, JDBC, Regular Expressions. Functional Dependencies
E2: Functional Dependency & Relational Algebra. Relational Algebra. Introduction to XML.
XML and XQuery. Web Services. Transactions. Recovery. Database Heterogeneity.
CIT 211:
INTRODUCTION TO OPERATING SYSTEM
Definition of an operating system; Types of operating systems; and real time (single-user/multiuser), timesharing; Examples of operating systems; DOS, CP/M, UNIT/ZENITH,/LINUX,
MS/9798/2000, etc. Components of an operating system; Supervisor, memory manager, I/O
handlers, file system, etc. Operating system interface with the hardware; interrupts, i/o channel,
multiplexer, registers, status words. Operating system interface with other systems softwares;
linkers, translators, libraries, etc. storage organization and protection.
CIT 212:
SYSTEMS ANALYSIS & DESIGN
General systems concepts: Systems project team organisation; Overview of systems development
process; Project identification and selection; system requirements analysis and feasibility study;
fact finding techniques; Systems design; Analysis techniques and tools e.g. Jackson System
Development (JSD) techniques etc. Data flow diagrams, HIPO charts. Business system design;
procurement, site preparation, system installation, system testing, system conversions; system
project, report writing, and presentation; system documentation; post installation evaluation;
compilation of a real-life system analysis team project to provide experience in applying the
principles and techniques presented above
CIT 215:
INTRODUCTION TO PROGRAMMING LANGUAGES
FORTRAN programming language; Comparison of various versions of the language.
Programming exercises using FORTRAN with emphasis on scientific application problems.
Elements of Pascal language. Exercises in Pascal Program structures and programming concepts;
Structured design principles; abstraction, modularity, stepwise refinement, structured design
techniques teaching of a structured programming language, e.g. PASCA/JAVA, C++.
CIT 237:
Programming and Algorithms
The programme development process, programme design, coding, and testing principles of good
programming styles; Programme verification techniques; Programme documentations and
maintenance; Programme design tools, e.g. flowcharts, pseudocodes, etc. Illustration of the
various concepts with practical programming problems of manageable complexity e.g. Knight’s
tour or 8-queens, life game problems, etc. Algorithms and data structures; Divide-and-conquer
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algorithms; Stacks, queues, trees. A treatment of popular sorting and searching algorithms;
performance analysis of algorithms. Worst-, best-and average-case performance of the algorithms.
Recursion, Hill-climbing techniques.
CIT 292:
Computer Laboratory 1
Basic logic Operations. Combinational logic, Karnaugh maps, Simple latch and clocked flip flop,
J-k flip-flops, Binary addition, Synchronous counters, up and down counters.
CIT 246:
INTRODUCTION TO COMPUTER ORGANIZATION
Number systems; Number representation; Computer arithmetic; Basic instruction cycle; Data
types; Instruction types; Addressing modes; Assemblers, linkers, loader; Subroutines, stacks; I/O,
traps, interrupts; Floating-point instructions; Instruction set design; Virtual machines,
compilation/interpretation.
MTH 210 : INTRODUCTION TO COMPLEX ANALYSIS
Complex number, the topology of complex plane. Limits and continuity of function of complex
variables, properties and example of analytic functions, branch-points, Cauchy-Riemann
equations. Harmonic function.
MTH 211:
INTRODUCTION TO SET THEORY AND ABSTRACT ALGEBRA
Set: Binary operations, mapping, equivalence relations integers: Fundamental theorem of
arithmetic, congruence equations, Euler’s function (n) Group Theory: Definition and examples of
groups. Subgroups, coset decomposition, Lagrange’s theorem. Cyclic groups. Homonorphisms,
isomorphism. Odd and even permutations, Cayley’s theorem. Rings: Definition and examples of
rings. Commutative rings. Integral domain. Order, well-ordering principles. Mathematical
induction.
MTH 213:
NUMERICAL ANALYSIS I
Interpolation: Lagrange’s and Hermite interpolation formulae, divided differences and difference
schemes. Interpolation formulas by use of divided differences. Approximation: Least-square
polynomial approximation, chebychev polynomials continued fraction and rational fraction
orthogonal polynomials. Numerical Integration: Newton’s-cotes formulae, Gaussian
Quadrature.Solution of Equations: Graeffe’s method. Bernoulli’s method, Newton’s method,
Bairstow’s method (iterative method) Matrices and Related Topics: Definitions, Eigenvalue and
Eigenvectors, Algebraic Eigenvalue problems-power method, Jacobi method.
Systems of linear Equations: Gauss elimination, Gauss-Jordan method. Jacobi iterative method,
Gauss-field iterative method.
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MTH 241:
INTRODUCTION TO REAL ANALYSIS
Set: Cartesian products, functions and mappings direct and inverse images. Countable sets.
Limits: Elementary properties of limits. Upper and lower bounds, supremum, infimum,
convergence of sequences. Limit of monotone functions and sequences. Cauchy’s convergence
principles. Continuity: Real-Valued functions of a real variable; Monotone functions, periodic
functions, bounded functions. Continuity of functions using neighbourhood. Elementary
properties of continuous functions. Uniform continuity. Series: convergence of series, tests for
convergence, absolute convergence, power series, uniform convergence.
MTH 212
LINEAR ALGEBRA II
Vector spaces. Liner independence. Basis, change of basis and dimension. Linear equations and
matrices. Linear maps. The diagonal, permutation, triangular matrices. Elementary matrix. The
inverse of a matrix. Rank and nullity. Determinants. Adjoint, cofactors, inverse matric.
Determinantial rank. Crammer’s rule. Canonical forms, similar matrics, Eigen values and vectors,
quadratic forms.
MTH 232
ELEMENTARY DIFFERENTIAL EQUATION
Introduction, equation of first order and first degree, separable equations, homogeneous equations,
exact equations, linear equations, Bernoulli’s and Riccati equations. Applications to mechanics
and electricity. Orthogonal and oblique trajectories. Second order equations with constant
coefficients.
MTH 251
MECHANICS
Static: System of live vectors. Coyoles and wrenches. Principles of virtual work. Stability of
equilibrium. Dynamics of systems of particles: Elastic strings. Hooks law. Motion in resisting
media. Changing mass. Motion along a curve. Frenets formulae.
MTH 281:
MATHEMATICAL METHODS I
Sequences and Series: Limits, continuity, Differentiability, implicit functions, sequences. Series,
test for convergence sequences and series of functions. Calculus: partial differentiation, total
derivatives, implicitly functions, change of variables. Taylor’s theorem and maxima and minima
functions, of two variables. Langrangian multiplier. Numerical Methods: Introduction to iterative
methods, Newton’s method applied to finding roots. Trapezium and Simpson’s rules of
integration.
MTH 282
MATHEMATICAL METHODS II (3 UNITS)
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Elementary Vector Algebra, Vector and Tripplre vector Products (more application solution of
vector equation, plain curves and space curves. Geometrical equation of lines and planes. Linear
independence of vectors; components of vectors, direction cosines; position vector and scaler
products; senent frenent formulae; differential definition of gradients, divergent and simple
multiplication)curvilinear coordinates. Complex Numbers: The algebra and geometry of complex
numbers; de’moivre’s theorem. Elementary transcendental functions. The nth root of unity and of
a general complex number.
STT 211:
PROBABILITY DISTRIBUTION I (3 UNITS)
Discrete sample spaces: Algebra and probability of events, combinatorial analysis. Sampling with
and without replacement. Conditional probability, Bayes theorem and stochastic independence.
Discrete distributions: Binomial, Poisson, negative binomial-hyper geometric and multinomial.
Normal approximation to binomial and Poisson, Poisson approximation to binomial. Random
variables and expectations: mean, variance, covariance. Probability generating function and
moment generating function. Chebychev’s inequality. Continuous joint distributions: marjind as
conditional density. Expectations: movement, movement generating functions. Uniform, normal,
beta Cauchy and hop-normal distributions.
GST201
NIGERIAN PEOPLES AND CULTURE
(2 UNITS )
Nigerian history, culture and arts in pre-colonial times; Nigerians’ perception of their world;
culture areas of Nigeria and their characteristics; evolution of Nigeria as a political unit;
indigene/settler phenomenon; concepts of trade; economic self- reliance; social justice; individual
and national development; norms and values; negative attitudes and conducts (cultism and related
vices); re-orientation of moral and national values; moral obligations of citizens; environmental
problems.
GST 202:
(2 UNITS)
FUNDAMENTALS OF PEACE STUDIES & CONFLICT RESOLUTIONS
Basic Understanding of Conflict; Definitions, Causes and Types of Conflict, Conflict Theories,
Phases in Conflict, Conflict Analysis & Transformation. Dynamics of Conflict; Relationship
between Perception and Conflict, Language Barriers in Conflict and Resolution, Early Warning
and Early Response Mechanism, Arms Control and Demilitarization, Peace and Education. Trends
in Global Issues: International, Continental and Regional Organizations in the Pursuance of World
Peace, Peaceful Methods of Conflict Resolution, Coercive Means of Conflict Resolution, Gender
Issues and Humanitarian Intervention.
GST 203: PHILOSOPHY AND LOGIC
(2 C)
Fundamentals of logic and critical thinking; types of discourse; nature of arguments; validity and
soundness; techniques for evaluating arguments; distinction between inductive and deductive
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inferences; etc. Illustrations from familiar texts, including literature materials, novels, law reports
and newspaper publications
GST 301:
ENTREPRENEURSHIP STUDIES
(2 UNITS)
Definition of Entrepreneurship, Relationship Between Entrepreneurship and Small Business
Management, Factors of Entrepreneurship; Dealing with External Factors of Entrepreneurship;
Factors of Production; Profit and Other Objectives of an Entrepreneur, the Business Environment,
Understanding Viability Study; Needs and Characteristics of Consumers; Mission and Enterprise
Objectives; Export Market Shares; Target Market; Income Determination; Break-even Point, Size
of the Business, Location Factors; Financial Requirements Forms of Ownership; Business Plan.
Risk Analysis; Legal Requirements; Staffing, Purchasing; Production; Management.
MTH 301
FUNCTIONAL ANALYSIS I
Metric Spaces – Definitions and examples. Open Sphere of (balls) closed sets, interior, exterior,
frontier, limit points and closure of a set. Dense subsets and separable space. Convergence in
metric space, homeomorphism, continuity and compactness.
MTH 381:
MATHEMATICAL METHODS III
Functions of several variables: Jacobian, functional dependence and independence. Multiple
integrals, line integrals. Improper integrals. Vector Field theory: Relations between vector field
functions. Integral theorems. Gauss’s, Stoke’s and Green’s theorems. Elementary tensor calculus.
Functions of a complex variable: The Cauchy-Riemann equations. Integration of complex plane.
Cauchy’s theorem Cauchy’s inequality. The residue theorem and the evaluation of integrals.
Integral Transforms: Fourier and Laplace transforms. Convolution properties and their
applications.
STT301:
STATISTICAL INFERENCE
Sampling and sampling distributions. Point and interval estimation. Principles of hypothesis
testing. Testing of hypothesis concerning population means, proportions and variances for large
and small samples, large and small sample cases. Goodness-of-fit-test. Analysis of variance.
STT 311:
PROBABILITY DISTRIBUTION II
Probability spaces measures and distribution. Distribution of random variable spaces. Product
probabilities. Independence and expectation of random variables. Convergence of random
variables. Week convergence almost everywhere, laws of large numbers. Characteristic function
and inversion formula.
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STT 313:
STOCHASTIC PROCESSES I
Random at walk and run problems, fluctuations in coin tossing, mark or chains: classification of
states; ergodic properties, applications. Generating functions convolutions; first passage times;
partial fractions expansions, bivariate generating functions. Recurrent events.
STT 316
MULTIVARIATE ANALYSIS AND APPLICATION
Vector random variables. Expectations of random vectors and matrices. Multivariate normal
distribution and distribution of quadratic forms. Application to linear models: Tests of general
linear hypothesis and estimation. Least square theory: Guass-Markoff and general linear
hypothesis with applications to regression and experimental design models. Estimation: partial
and multiple correction coefficients, mean vector and co-variance matrix. Hatelting’s T2 and
Wishart distribution: multivariate ANOVA.
STT 321:
SAMPLE SURVEY DESIGN
The role of sampling. Principle steps in sample surveys. Sampling with and without replacement.
Theory of estimation of mean, variance, proportion and regression estimates in simple random,
stratified, systematic, multistage and cluster sampling. Determination of sample sizes and optimum
allocation.
CIT 333:
SOFTWARE ENGINEERING I
Top-DOWN design, modularity, technical and managerial problem of software development
design representations; e.g. pseudo code HIPO diagrams CASE tools and Programming
Environments.
CIT 309:
COMPUTER ARCHITECTURE
Introduction, basic computer organization; Instruction formats, instruction sets and their design;
ALU design: Adders, subtracters, logic operations; Boolean Algebra; Karnaugh Maps; Datapath
design; Control design: Hardwired control, microprogrammed control; More on arithmetic:
Multiplication, division, floating point arithmetic; RISC machines; Pipelining; Memory systems
and error detection and error correction coding; Caches; Memory; I/O and Storage; Multiple Issue;
Dynamic Scheduling; Data-Level Parallelism and Vectors; Shared-Memory; Multiprocessors;
Multithreading
CIT 311:
COMPUTER NETWORKS
Basic models of communication; data communication and networks; protocols and their basic
architecture; idea for standardization; transfer of data; tools and mediums for transfer; data coding;
data communication interfaces; control of data connections; multiplexing; local area networks;
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technology, architecture and systems; wide area networks; types of commutation; integrated digital
services; internetwork communication; network level; basics of OSI and Internet architecture and
referent models; Internet protocols; traffic control; Types of network protocols; transport
protocols; application level; system aspects network security; distributed applications; basic
network services; network management; OSI and Internet models for management; definition of
system servers: from addresses and names to services.
CIT 331:
THEORY OF COMPUTATION
Finite Automata, Turing machine, Recursively enumerable sets, Halting Problem. Computability
and Decidability. Predicate Logic, Validity Problem, Deduction, Herband’s procedures,
Robinson’s resolution rule. Program Verification; Formal Semantics.
CIT 341:
DATA STRUCTURES
Basic data structure including lists and trees, constructs for specifying and manipulating data types.
List structures, Binary, AVL and other trees, traversal algorithm, graphs, rings, recursive
programming, storage managements; stacks, queues, language features affecting static and
dynamic data structures, fixed and variable sized blocks, best-fit, first-fit, etc. garbage collection,
fragmentation, buddy system, block compaction and relocation hash tables, programming
exercises involving the implementation and use of data structures.
CIT 351:
C# PROGRAMMING
Introduction to programming: Algorithms and flowcharts; Data types in C#; Operators and
expressions in C#; Decision Structures in C#; control structures; Pointers and Arrays; Functions;
File and Structs, Union and Bit-fields;
CIT 363:
INTRODUCTION TO INTERNET PROGRAMMING
Introduction to current programming models in generating and supporting rich real-world web
based applications. Internet architecture and organization. Internet services, electronic mail, data
transfer, dial-up, connection protocols. Connection to Internet: modem connection, dial-up servers.
Modern protocols for multimedia communication: Common Gateway Interface (CGI), multimedia
messaging, protocols for multimedia communication – hypertext. HTML programming language:
HTML tags and concepts such as tables, frames, forms and cascading style sheets; hypertext
design. Web services and servers, examples and design of web pages, search engines and indexing.
Elements of programming language: JavaScript, dynamic HTML pages. Development and the
future communication using Internet. New technologies.
CIT 342:
FORMAL LANGUAGES AND AUTOMATA THEORY
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Introduction to language structures; languages and their representations; Grammars; formal
notations, types, Chomsky’s language hierarchy; sentence generation and recognition; derivations;
Ambiguity and syntax and finite state automata; context-free grammars; simplification of contextfree grammars; Chomsky, Greibach Normal Forms Push-Down automata, LR(K) grammars,
Recursive languages; semantics. Lab. exercises.
CIT 345:
INTRODUCTION TO COMPUTER DESIGN
Introduction to numbers and codes. Combinational logic design and applications: adders,
decoders, multiplexers, etc. Sequential logic design and applications: registers, flip-flops, etc., and
general finite state machines. Memory devices: read-only memory (ROM), random access
memory (RAM). Introduction to microprocessors: arithmetic logic unit (ALU), basic CPU
architecture, addressing modes and program execution. Assembly language programming:
programs for simple tasks; branching, loops, and subroutines.
CIT 321:
COMPUTER OPERATIONAL SYSTEMS I
Historical developments of operating systems and computer hardware, Operating systems types;
necessary hardware requirement and operating characteristics, concurrent programming, batch
versus time-sharing, multi-processing systems; the supervisor, resources allocation and
deallocation, interrupts and interrupts handling, device handlers, memory organization virtual
memory and virtual machine, remote job entry, pipeline processing, command languages more
about DOS/VS/JCL in respect of maintenance of libraries and job organization.
CIT 371:
COMPUTER GRAPHIC & ANIMATIONS
Raster Graphics: Introductions, Display technologies, Java Overview, Pixels, a Raster Object,
Images, Sprites, Raster-ops, and Bitblts, Color (models, and frame-buffer structure), Line drawing
(DDAs, Bresenham's), Curve drawing (circle, conics, Area filling), Scan Conversion of Triangles
and Interpolation, 2-D geometric transformations and dithering, User Interface design, Interaction
Models. 3D Graphics: Transformations, Homogeneous Coordinates, Viewing and Projection,
Modeling primitives and hierarchies, 3D Clipping, Visible-surface determination, Illumination and
Shading, Ray Tracing, Textures and Animation, Radiosity and Global Illumination.
CIT 389:
INDUSTRIAL TRAINING (3 UNITS)
6 months of Industrial Training Students’ experience will be documented and presented in a
logbook. The training experience will also be presented in a report this together with the logbook,
dully signed and graded by the students’ supervisor will be submitted to the CIT unit, SST NOUN
for final vetting and recording of the grade.
MTH 341
REAL ANALYSIS
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Integration: The integral as the area of the ordinate set of a function. Definition of the Riemann
integral of bounded functions. Conditions for integrality. Properties of the integral. Relations
between integrals and derivatives. Approximation to integrals by sum.
The Riemann Integral: Riemann-Sieltejes integral. Properties, functions of bounded variation and
extension to the notion of integration. Sequences and Series of Functions: Convergence of
sequences and series of functions. Uniform convergence. Continuity of sum of a uniform
convergent series of continuous functions. Terms by term integration and differentiation of a series
of continuous functions. Applications to power spaces metric spaces.
MTH 382
MATHEMATICAL METHODS IV
Ordinary Differential Equations: The concept of existence and uniqueness of solutions.
Operational methods of solution of linear equations. Sturm-Lionvelle theory, Green’s functions,
series solution. Special functions and some of thir elementary properties; Gamma and Beta
functions. Partial Differential Equations: Solutions of boundary and eigenvalue problems of
partial differential equations by various methods which include: Separation of variables, transform
techniques. Sturn-Lionville theory; Green’s functions; method of characteristics.
MTH 312
ABSTRACT ALGEBRA II
Normal subgroups and quotient groups. The isomorphism theorem. Symmetric groups,
automorphism, conjugate classes, Normalisers. The sylow theorems. Normal and composition
series. The Jordan-Holder theorem. Direct product. Solvable group. Isomorphism theorems for
rings. Ideals and quotient rings. Commutative ring, maximal ideals. Euclidean rings, principal
ideal domain and unique factorization domain.
MTH 401
GENERAL TOPOLOGY 1
Point Set Topology: The space R” Euclidean metric. Metrics, open spheres, metric topologies,
metric spaces, properties of metric topologies Equivalent metric. Heine-Borel theorem. B olanowirestree theorem. Properties of separable, complete, compact, locally-compact and connected
spaces. Cantor’s set. Continuity and uniform continuity of mappings on metric space Topological
spaces: Definitions, examples, accumulation points, closes set, closure, interior, exterior and
boundary of a set Neighbourhoods and neighbourhood systems. Coarser and finer topologies,
subspaces and relative topologies. Base for a topology sub bases.
MTH 402
GENERAL TOPOLOGY II
Separation axioms: T-spaces, Huasdorff spaces, Regular spaces, Normal spaces, Urgsohn’s
lemma. Category and seperability: Dense sets, nowhere dense sets. Sets of the first and second
categories. Perfectly separable spaces, separable spaces. The axiom of countability. Compactness:
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Covers, compact sets, subset of compact spaces. Sequentially, countably and locally sets.
Compactification. Product spaces: product topology. Base for a finite product topology.
Tychonoff product theorem. Connectedness: separated sets, connected sets, connected spaces.
Connectedness of the real line. Components. Locally-connected spaces. Homotopic paths.
Homotopy relations. Simple connected spaces.
MTH 411
MEASURE THEORIES AND INTEGRATION
Measure Theory: Measure of open, closed sets. Outer and inner measure. Measurable sets.
Properties of measure. Non-measurable sets. Measurable in the scene of Borel. Measurable space.
Measurable functions. Simple function Algebra. The Lebesgue integral: Lebesgue measure.
Integral of non-negative function. Integral as measure of ordinate set, as a limit of approximate
sums, Integral of an unbounded function, Integral over an infinite range. Simple properties of the
integral Sequences of integral (Positive functions; functions with positive and negative values)
Lesbesgue monotone convergence theorem. Fatou’s Lemma, Dominated convergence. Bepo’s
Lemma-Bounded Convergence. Sets of measure zero, Integration by parts. Fubini theorem and
applications to multiple integrals.
STT 411
PROBABILITY THEORY
Probability space measures and distribution. Distribution of random variables as measurable
functions. Product spaces; product of measurable space, product probabilities. Independences and
expectation of random variables. Convergence of random variables; weak convergence almost
every where, convergence in path mean. Central limit theorem, laws of large numbers.
Characteristic function and Inversion formula.
MTH 412
FUNCTIONAL ANALYSIS II
Normal Linear Space: Definition and examples. Convex sets. Norms. Holders Minkowski’s
inequalities. Riese-Fisher theorem. Linear Operations on finite dimensional spaces. Linear
functionals spaces Banach spaces, examples. Quotient spaces. Linear product spaces.
Topological linear spaces. Hilbert space, examples. Linear operators in Hilbert spaces. Adjoint
operators. Hermitian operators. Orthogonality; orthogonal complement projections in Hilbert
spaces.
STT 411
PROBABILITY THEORY
Probability space measures and distribution. Distribution of random variables as measurable
functions. Product spaces; product of measurable space, product probabilities. Independences and
expectation of random variables. Convergence of random variables; weak convergence almost
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every where, convergence in path mean. Central limit theorem, laws of large numbers.
Characteristic function and Inversion formula.
CIT 411:
MICROCOMPUTERS AND MICROPROCESSORS
Review of basic concepts in digital electronic; Microprocessors; functions; operations and
architecture; comparison of current microprocessors, multi-chip and single chip; i/o organization,
assembler language; comparison of instruction sets; address modes, stack operation; subroutines
I/O data transfer; bus control; daisy chaining, handshaking etc; interrupt structures programmed
transfer, DMA microcomputer systems; types of microprocessors; uses of microprocessors,
microcomputer design for specific applications; microcomputer networking interfacing
microcomputer real-time control; laboratory exercise using an assembly language.
CIT 425:
OPERATIONS RESEARCH
The nature of operation research; Linear programming, simplex method, Transportation problem,
allocation problems; Quadratic and Goal programming; Inventory control; Network Analysis;
Replacement Analysis and Simulation; maintenance and reliability problems. Dynamic
programming; sequencing and co-ordination.
CIT 445:
PRINCIPLE AND TECHNIQUES OF COMPILERS
Recapitulation of formal grammars; source code and target code structure of typical compiler,
comparative compiling techniques. Lexical analysis syntax analysis; simple precedence; operator
precedence, LR(K) parsers; semantics, Run time storage allocation; code generation and code
optimization. Compiler-compilers. Pragmatics of Compiler writing; Translator writing; Error
recovery and Optimization problems; Laboratpry exercises leading to the productions of major
parts of a compiler for an actual programming language.
CIT 461:
INTERNET ARCHITECTURE & COMMUNICATIONS
History of the internet protocols (IP, FTP, HTTP, TCP) Network topologies Renters, Bridges Gate
ways, Backbones. World wide web (www) TTP Site and examples Internet Browsers (Internet
explorer, Netscape) Role of ISP’s Internet Connectivity Requirements. E-mail, E-Business.
Websites design and Hosting Engineers.
CIT 462:
WEB SERVER TECHNOLOGY
Review of XHTML (Extensible Hypertext Markup Language) and CSS (Cascading Style Sheets).
Introduction to client-side scripting languages such as JavaScript in Web application development.
Use a client-side programming language such as JavaScript to develop interactive Web content
including forms, style sheets, data validation, and animation. Introduction to Web server
technology and Web-based applications. Survey of server-side programming languages such as
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CGI-Perl and PHP. Introduction to XML (Extensible Markup Language). An overview of database
operations. Introduction to the deployment of applications to a Web server. Complete an integrated
Web application that integrates a database along with client-side and server-side applications.
CIT 463:
MULTIMEDIA TECHNOLOGY
Introduction: What is multimedia, Multimedia systems, Quality of service, Synchronization &
orchestration, Standards, Convergence, Value chain. Hardware: Multimedia computers, Video
and graphics, Audio, Telephone, video conference, and networks, CD and DVD, USB and
FireWire, Processors, Video for Windows, DirectX, and ActiveMovie. Software: Browser based
software architecture, Distributed software, Servers, Network, Terminals. Audio and Video:
Digital audio; Psycho acoustics, Digital presentation of sound, Digital images, JPEG, Video signal,
Camera sensors, Colors, Color television, Equipment, Compression systems, Basics of video
compression, Methods, Algorithms. Interchange Formats: Application areas, Requirements, Track
and object model, Real-time transfer, Different transfer formats, Comparison. Authoring Tools:
Production process, Tools, Barriers, Development areas. Communications: QoS, ATM, QoS
implementations, Integrated Services, Differentiated Services. Multicast: Group control, Routing,
Real-time transfer and control protocols, Resource reservation, Session control, MBone. Video
Conference: Standards, Products, Internet telephony, CTI (Computer Telephony Integration).
Access Networks: Cable television, Digital subscriber lines, UMTS, Digital television.
CIT 465:
NETWORK ADMINISTRATION
Introduction to Network Administration: scope, goals, philosophy & standards. IT System
Components and Network Structures, technology and protocols. System Administration: host
computer and user management. Network Administration methods and Standards. Managing
devices using SNMP and RMON. Management issues: planning, implementation, fault diagnosis
and recovery. Network Simulation as a management tool. Network Documentation. Network
Security and Administration.
CIT 469:
PROTOCOLS DESIGN AND PROGRAMMING
Introduction. Stages in Protocols design: Problem definition, requirements analysis, protocol
design and implementation in software. Protocol design tools. Overhead: bandwidth, CPU, etc.
Protocol life cycle. Preparing for future versions of the protocol: version numbers, reserved bit
fields, forwards and backwards compatibility. Parameters setting. Desirable protocol features:
autoconfiguration, robustness (simple, self-stabilization and Byzantine robustness. Documentation
and standardization. Planning an upgrade path for future versions. Mobility. Ubiquitous
computing. Comprehensive security: Nano-computing, bio-computing.
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CIT 474:
INTRODUCTION TO EXPERT SYSTEMS
Study of different classes of expert systems, e.g. Rule Based: MYCIN or PROSPECTOR,
Blackboard; HEARSAY or CRYSLIS, Expert System shells e.g. Rule-Based: e.g. P-MYCIN,
EXPERT. S.I. Frame Based e.g. KEE, KL-ONE Merit and Demerits of natural language interface
for expert systems. Extensive independent study of recent development in the field and the
submission of a group proposal for the application of Expert System in different areas.
CIT 478:
ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE
Basic AI issues, attention Search, Control Game trees, knowledge representation, Application of
AI techniques in natural language, scene analysis, expert systems, KBCS robot planning. Lab.
Exercise in I lang. e.g. LISP/Prolog.
CIT 481:
WEBSITE DESIGN
What is HTML; Basic Tags of HTML; HTML Tag TITLE Tag Body Tag Formatting of Text,
Headers, Formatting Tags, Pre-Tag FONT TAG Special Characters Working with Images
META Tag; Links: Anchor Tag, Lists; unordered lists ordered lists, definition lists, tables :
TABLE, TR and TD Tags Cell spacing and cell padding colspan and Rowspan Frames: Frameset
frame Tag, NOFRAMES Tag Forms: FORM and INPUT Tag,; Text Box Radio Button, checkbox.
Select tag and pull down. Lists hidden submit and Reset. Some special Tags: COLGROUP,
THREAD, TBODY, TFOOT, blank self, parent top, IFRAME LABEL TEXTAREA.
INTRODUCTION TO Java Script: Java script variables and data types. Statement and operators,
control structures object based programming message box in Javascript, Javascript with HTML
forms
MTH 499:
RESEARCH PROJECTS
Individual or Group projects of approved topics related to the current research interests in the
department.
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HOD/Senior Lecturer
Dean/Professor
02506
02521
eogoko@noun.edu.ng
momolaraolaniyi@yahoo.co
molaniyi@noun.edu.ng
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4
5
Prof. Chiedu Felix MAFIANA
Prof. Femi PETERS
Prof. Mohammed Bello ABDULLAHI
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Professor
Professor
Professor
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Prof. Sani Michael AYODELE
M
Professor
05003
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Dr.. Maureen Nkemdilim CHUKWU
F
Senior Lecturer
02514
8
Mr. Abiodun Emmanuel ADAMS
M
Lecturer I
0962
aembee@yahoo.com,
mabello@fukashere.edu.ng
ayodelemichael2007@yaho
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zodokventure@yahoo.com,
mchukwu@noun.edu.ng
aadams@noun.edu.ng
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Dr. Uduak I. ALETAN
F
Lecturer I
02406
ualetan@noun.edu.ng
udyaletan@gmail.com
hkelle@noun.edu.ng
funmiayedun@yahoo.com
kuleanya@noun.edu.ng
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Dr Henrietta KELLE
Dr. Funmilayo Laosebikan AYEDUN
Mrs. Kelechi ULEANYA
Dr. Kamaluddeen Suleiman KABO
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F
F
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Lecturer I
Lecturer I
Lecturer II
Lecturer II
02822
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15
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Dr. Musa RUNDE
Miss Adiat ODUNMBAKU
Mrs. Bethel EKUTE
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F
F
Lecturer II
Assistant Lecturer
Assistant Lecturer
05004
02488
02773
rundeb8@yahoo.com
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Miss Folashade AJAYI
Mr. Effiong IBANGA
F
M
Assistant Lecturer
Assistant Lecturer
02810
02228
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Mr Yusuf A. Alhaji
F
Admin. Officer II
04125
fajayi@noun.edu.ng
efiongibanga@yahoo.com
eibanga@noun.edu.ng
yalhaji@noun.edu.ng
02922
05056
kamalskabo@yahoo.com
aodunmbaku@noun.edu.ng
bekute@noun.edu.ng
B.SC. BIOLOGY PROGRAMME
Programme Code: 5213
LIST OF ACADEMIC STAFF
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1
2
NAME
Prof.
Monioluwa
OLANIYI
Prof.
Mohammed
ABDULLAHI
SEX
DESIGNATION
Omolara
F
Dean/Professor
QUALIFICATI
ON
B.Sc. M.Sc. PHD
Bello
M
Professor
B.Sc. M.Sc. PHD
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E-MAIL
momolaraolaniyi@yahoo.com
molaniyi@noun.edu.ng
aembee@yahoo.com, mabello@fukashe
3
Prof. Sani Michael AYODELE
M
Professor
B.Sc. M.Sc. PhD.
ayodelemichael2007@yahoo.com
4
Dr.
Maureen
CHUKWU
Nkemdilim
F
Senior Lecturer
B.Sc. M.Sc. PHD
4
zodokventure@yahoo.com, mchukwu@
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Mr. Abiodun Emmanuel ADAMS
M
Lecturer I
B.Sc. M.Sc.
6
Dr. Uduak I. ALETAN
F
Lecturer I
B.Sc. M.Sc. PHD
aadams@noun.edu.ng; emmanueladams
admas1@yahoo.com
ualetan@noun.edu.ng
udyaletan@gmail.com
PROGRAMME AND DEGREE AWARD REQUIREMENTS:
4.0
Introduction:
Biology Unit is one of the pioneer units in the School of Science and Technology that was
established as a servicing unit at the inception of the University in 2004. The unit continued in
its servicing capacity until the 2011/2012 academic session when the full B.Sc. (Biology)
progamme took off.
4.1
Programme Duration: 4 years, 3 years for direct entry students
4.2.1 Prerequisite Course: The entry requirements into 100 level of the programme shall be at
least credit level passes in five subjects including English Language, Mathematics, to form the
core course with credit in three other relevant science courses Biology, Chemistry, Technical
drawing Agricultural Science and Geography at the Senior Secondary School Certificate or its
equivalent and at least a pass in Physics. For the B.Sc. Programme in Biological Sciences,
candidates must have credit level passes in Biology, Chemistry and at least a pass in Physics.
For Direct Entry (DE) candidates with two A level passes (graded A-E) at the Advanced Level or
its equivalent in one or more relevant subjects (Biology, Botany, Chemistry, Geography,
Mathematics and Physics) may undertake the three – year degree programme into 200-level.
Also lower level courses that have relevance to higher ones must be offered and passed first.
4.2.2 Registration procedure: Students to register through their portals.
4.2.3. Opening and Closing of the Course Registration portal: Specified by the University
Calendar.
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4.3
Course re-registration: No course re-registration, only exam re-registration. Please, see
ICT/MIS for strepwise process
4.4
Add and/or Drop courses: Download add and delet form from the student’s portal; print,
fill and procress accordingly through centre Director to ICT.
4.5 Eligibility for Graduation: To graduate, a student shall have undergone at least 6-8 semesters
of study depending on entry point, including field practical training. Course work load must meet
the graduation requirements of the University based on minimum academic standards. However,
in doing so, the student must earn a minimum of 120 credit units for the four year programme and
90 credit units for the three years (Direct entry) programme. The submission of an undergraduate
project thesis based on a supervised research is a graduation requirement which cannot be
compromised
4.6
Research Projects: At the commencement of 400 Level, students are expected to submit
their project topics for approval
4.7
Grading, Moderation and Mode of Submission of Projects:
4.7.1 Grading of research projects: Students projects are graded by the assigned supervisors,
moderated at the Departments.
4.7.2 Mode of Submission of Projects: Projects and score sheets (hard and soft copies are
submitted to the Faculty through the Study Centre.
4.10 Degree Award Requirements: The learner is required to pass all compulsory courses and
complete a minimum of 120 and 90 credits for Direct entry students to qualify for an award of the
B.Sc. Biology degree
4.10.1 Compulsory and Elective Courses: Compulsory courses: These are the core courses
that must be offered by students and passed at a grade not below E
Elective Courses: These are optional courses which may be offered based on the interest
of the student or for the purpose of fulfilling the minimum requirement for the award of the degree.
4.10.2 Minimum course credits for graduation: To graduate, a student shall have undergone at
least 6-8 semesters of study depending on entry point, including field practical training. Course
work load must meet the graduation requirements of the University based on minimum academic
standards. However, in doing so, the student must earn a minimum of 120 credit units for the four
year programme and 90 credit units for the three years (Direct entry) programme. The submission
of an undergraduate project thesis based on a supervised research is a graduation requirement
which cannot be compromised.
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3.
4.10.3 General Studies Courses (GST): University compulsory courses must be offered
and passed before graduation
Course Outline Structure:
BSc. (Hons) Degree in Biology
Year I
1st Semester
Course Code
Title
Units
Status
BIO 101
General Biology 1
2
C
BIO 191
General Biology Practical 1
1
C
CHM 101
Introductory Inorganic chemistry
2
C
CHM 191
Introductory Chemistry Practical I
1
C
CIT 101
Computers in Society
2
C
GST 101
Use of English and Communication Skills
0
C
GST 107
The Good Study Guide
0
C
MTH 101
Elementary Mathematics I
3
C
PHY 101
Elementary mechanics, Heat &Properties of 3
Matter
C
PHY 191
Introductory Physics practical I
1
C
CHM 103
Introductory Physical Chemistry
2
C
Total Credit
17
General Biology Practical 11
1
2nd Semester
BIO 192
183
C
BIO 102
General Biology 11
2
C
GST 102
Use of English and Communication Skills II 2
C
CHM 102
Introductory Organic Chemistry
2
C
CHM 192
Introductory Chemistry Practical II
1
C
PHY 102
Electricity, Magnetism & Modern Physics
3
C
PHY 192
Introductory Physics practical II
1
C
ESM 102
The Nigerian Environment
2
C
MTH 102
Elementary Mathematics II
3
C
MTH 103
Elementary Mathematics III
3
C
CIT 102
Software Application Skills
3
C
Total Credit
24
BIO 201
Genetics 1
2
C
BIO 203
General Physiology 1
2
C
BIO 205
Introductory Developmental Cell Biology
3
C
BIO 207
Lower Invertebrates
2
C
BIO 209
Chordates
3
C
BIO 211
Coelomate Invertebrates
2
C
BIO 213
Chemistry of Amino Acids and Proteins
2
C
BIO 215
General Biochemistry Laboratory 1
1
C
BIO 217
General Microbiology
3
E
GST 201
Nigerian Peoples and Culture
2
C
YEAR II
1st Semester
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GST 203
Introduction to Philosophy & Logic
2
C
Total Credit
24
ESM 112
Introductory Ecology
2
C
BIO 204
Biological Techniques
2
C
BIO 206
Statistics for Agriculture and Biological 2
Sciences
C
BIO 208
Seedless Plants
2
C
BIO 210
Seed Plants
2
C
BIO 212
Helminthology
2
C
BIO 214
Structure and Functions of Major Cell 2
components
E
BIO 216
Chemistry of Carbohydrates, Lipids & 2
Nucleic acids
C
BIO 218
General Biochemistry Laboratory 11
1
C
BIO 220
Fisheries and Wildlife
2
E
GST 202
Fundamentals of Peace Studies& Conflict 2
Resolutions
C
2nd Semester
Total Credit
21
A minimum of one elective to be taken
YEAR III
185
1st Semester
BIO 301
Genetics 11
2
C
BIO 303
General Cytology
2
C
BIO 305
Molecular Biology
2
C
BIO 307
Evolution
2
C
BIO 309
Plant Breeding
1
C
BIO 311
Mycology
2
C
BIO 313
Animal Ecology
2
E
BIO 315
Introductory Nematology
2
C
GST 301
Entrepreneurship Studies I
2
C
Total credits
17
BIO 302
Field Course 1
1
C
BIO 304
General Ecology
2
E
BIO 306
General Physiology 11
2
C
BIO 308
Biogeography
2
C
BIO 310
Protozoology
2
C
BIO 312
SIWES
6
C
BIO 314
Animal Behaviour
2
C
BIO 316
Introduction to Bioinformatics
1
C
BIO 318
Immunology and Immunochemistry
3
E
BIO 320
Microbial Ecology
3
E
Total credit
24
2nd Semester
A minimum of one elective to be taken
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BIO 312 SIWES (Choose only 1 from the following areas):
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Environmental Pollution
Pest Control
Animal and Public Health
Radiation Biology
Biotechnology
YEAR IV
1st Semester
BIO 400
Research Project
6
C
BIO 401
Field Course 11
2
C
BIO 403
Population Genetics
2
C
BIO 405
Hydrobiology
2
C
BIO 407
Basic Entomology
2
C
BIO 409
Research Seminar
2
C
BIO 411
Parasitology
2
C
BIO 413
Developmental Biology
2
E
BIO 415
Virology and Tissue Culture
2
E
Total Credit
22
A minimum of one elective to be taken
2nd Semester
BIO 402
Cytogenetics of Plants
2
C
BIO 404
Systematic Biology
3
C
BIO 406
Parasitology& Immunology
2
E
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BIO 408
Soil Ecology
2
C
BIO 410
Fisheries & Aquaculture
3
C
BIO 412
Wildlife Ecology and Conservation
3
C
BIO 414
Applied Entomology
3
E
BIO 416
Industrial Microbiology
3
E
Total credits
21
A minimum of one elective to be taken
DETAILED PROGRAMME PROPOSAL (DPP)
GST101:
USE OF ENGLISH AND COMMUNICATION SKILLS 1 (0 UNIT)
Listening enabling skills; Listening and comprehending; comprehension; note-taking and
information retrieval, including data, figures, diagrams and charts; listening for main idea,
interpretation and critical evaluation. Effective reading: skimming and scanning; Reading and
comprehension at various speed levels; Vocabulary development in various academic contexts;
Reading diverse texts in narratives and expository; Reading and comprehending passages with
tables; Scientific texts; Reading for interpretation and critical evaluation.
GST102:
USE OF ENGLISH AND COMMUNICATION SKILLS I1 (0 UNIT)
Writing paragraphs; Topic sentence and coherence; Development of paragraphs; illustration;
Description; cause and effect including definitions; Formal letters: essential parts and stylistic
forms; complaints and requests; jobs; ordering goods Letters to government and other
organizations; Writing reports; reporting events, experiments, writing summaries
GST107:
THE GOOD STUDY GUIDE (0 UNIT)
Getting started: How to use the book, why read about skills, getting yourself organised ; what is
studying all about, reading and note taking; Introduction, reactions to reading, your reading
strategy, memory, taking notes, conclusion. Other ways of studying: Introduction, learning in
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groups, talks and lectures, learning from TV and radio broadcasts, other study media. Working
with numbers; Getting to know numbers, describing the world, describing with the tables,
describing with diagrams and graphs; What is good writing? The Importance of writing, what
does an essay look like, what is a good essay? Conclusion. How to write essays: Introduction, the
craft of writing, the advantages of treating essay writing as a craft, making your essay flow, making
a convincing case, the experience of writing. Preparing for examination.
BIO 101 GENERAL BIOLOGY I (2 UNITS)
Characteristics of living things; cell as the basic unit of living things, cell structure, organization,
cellular organelles, tissues, organs and systems. Classification of living things, general
reproduction and concept of inter-relationships of organism. Heredity and evolution. Elements of
ecology (introduction) and habitats.
BIO 102 GENERAL BIOLOGY II (2 UNITS)
Systematic studies of diversity of life including monera, protista, plants (Algae, Fungi, Bryophytes,
Pteridophytes, Gymnosperms and angiosperms) and animals (Protozoa, Platyhelminthes,
Annelids, Arthropods, Fishes, Amphibians, Reptiles, Birds and Mammals) based on similarities
and differences in external morphology. Taxonomic divisions of plant and animal kingdoms.
Ecological adaptations of these forms.
BIO 191 GENERAL BIOLOGY PRACTICAL I (1 UNITS)
What practical work in biology involves. Laboratory organization. Handling common laboratory
equipment. Microscopic handling and maintenance. Making microscopic measurements.
Procuring animal materials for practicals. Killing, preserving and maintaining animal materials.
Procuring plant materials. External features of plants (differences and similarities). Preparation of
temporary slides. Preparation of stains and reagents. Techniques for microbial culture and grain
staining. Setting up demonstration for physiological processes in plants. Setting up apparatus for
demonstrating physiological processes in animals. Preparation required for dissection.
BIO 192 GENERAL BIOLOGY LABORATORY II (1 UNITS)
Observation and description of the morphological and diagnostic features as well as the differences
among the different phyla of the plant, animal, archebacteria, eubacteria, fungi and protista
kingdoms. Identification of the taxonomic hierarchy of the members of the above groups. Study
of the structure and functions of their parts and habitats specifications
CHM 101:INTRODUCTORY INORGANIC CHEMISTRY (2 UNITS)
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Hypothesis, theory and law with appropriate illustrations, Nature of matter – 3 states of matter,
Atomic structure, electronic energy levels and orbital. Periodic classification of elements and its
relationship to their electronic configurations, Chemical bonding, Survey of properties and trends
in groups I, II, IV, VI and transition metal,
CHM 102: INTRODUCTORY ORGANIC CHEMISTRY (2 UNITS)
Simple reactions of hydrocarbons, alcohols, and acids. Petroleum chemistry, Oils and fats,
hydrogenation of oils, polymer and biologically important molecule.
CHM 103: INTRODUCTORY PHYSICAL CHEMISTRY (2 UNITS)
Mole concepts and calculations based on it, methods of expressing concentrations, Chemical
Kinetics and equilibrium, and related calculations, Important application of equilibrium – pH,
solubility products and solubility of ionic solids, Thermo chemistry and simple calculations based
on Hess’s law, Electrochemistry and working of various cells, Brief mentions of corrosion;
chemical thermodynamics; G = H - TS
CHM 191: INTRODUCTORY PRACTICAL CHEMISTRY I (1 UNIT)
Practical based of CHM 101 and CHM 103: Cations and anions – identification, Acid- base
titrations, Redox reactions and determinations
CHM 192:INTRODUCTORY PRACTICAL CHEMISTRY II (1 UNIT)
Practical based on general chemistry CHM 101 and introductory organic chemistry I CHM 102Determination of melting and boiling points and reaction of functional groups.
CIT 101: COMPUTERS IN SOCIETY (2 UNITS)
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What is Computer, Types of Computer, History of Digital Computer, Element of a Computer :
Hardware and Software. How to work with a computer. Operating System Windows Files word
processing, copying a text, saving, Changes to a document and Formatting, spelling checker and
introduction to Printing a document. Spread sheet, Entering and correcting data. Using Formula,
Numeric Formats Creating Charts. Types of Charts Power Points and presentation. Networking,
Internet and E-mail. Reading and responding to an E-mail message.
CIT 102: SOFTWARE APPLICATION SKILLS
(2 UNITS)
Brief description of the computer system: CPU, I/O devices; operating systems; computer file
management; Computer software: overview, types, etc.; Application software: common
application software; Using Microsoft Word, Using Microsoft Excel, Features of Database
applications and Microsoft Access; Statistical analysis applications: Using SPSS software;
Introduction to Desktop Publishing applications; Computer applications in the Sciences; Managing
the computer system with the control Panel.
ESM 102: THE NIGERIAN ENVIRONMENT (2 UNITS)
General description of the natural, physical features of Nigeria: Vegetation, climate and climatic
changes within the geographical expression; Geographical distribution of people and natural
recourses. Brief description of economic importance of these features. Exploration and
exploitation of natural resources. Brief impact of these on the environment
ESM 112: INTRODUCTORY ECOLOGY (2 UNITS)
General consideration of ecosystems including influence and interaction of human beings with
their environments. Similarities, differences of ecosystems. Characteristics and ecological
adaptations of various forms life.
MTH 101 ELEMENTARY MATHEMATIC I: (3 Units)
Elementary set theory, subsets, union, intersection, complements, venn diagrams. Real numbers;
integers, rational and irrational numbers, mathematic I, induction real sequences and series, theory
of quadratic equations, binomial theorem. Complex numbers; algebra of complex numbers; the
Argand Diagram. Re Moivre's theorem, nth roots of unity. Circular measure, trigonometric
functions of angles of any magnitude, addition and factor formalae.
MTH 102 ELEMENTARY MATHEMATICS II: (3 Units)
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Calculus: Function of a real variable, graphs, limits and idea of continuity. The derivative, as limit
of rate of change. Techniques of differentiation. Extreme curve sketching; Integration as an inverse
of differentiation. Methods of integration, Definite integrals. Application to areas, volumes.
PHY 101 GENERAL PHYSICS I: (3 Units)
(Mechanics, Thermal Physics and Waves)
Space and Time, Units and dimension, Kinematics; Fundamental Laws of Mechanics, statics and
dynamics; work and energy; Conservation laws. Elasticity; Hooke's law, Young's shear and bulk
moduli, Hydrostatics; Pressure; bouyance, Archimedes' Principles., Surface tension; adhesion,
cohesion, capilarity, drops and bubbles. Temperature; heat; gas laws; laws of thermodynamics;
kinetic theory of gases. Sound, Applications.
PHY 102 GENERAL PHYSICS: (3 Units)
(Electricity, Magnetism and Modern Physics )
Electrostatics; conductors and currents; dielectrics; magnetic fields and induction; Maxwell's
equations; electromagnetic oscillations and waves; Applications.
PHY 191: INTRODUCTORY PRACTICAL PHYSICS I (1 UNIT)
Graphs, Measurement, Error Analysis, Determination of Acceleration due to Gravity by Means of
Simple Pendulum, Determination of force constant of a spiral spring, Determination of effective
mass of a spiral spring and the constant, Determination of surface tension of water, Determination
of specific latent heat of fusion of ice, Determination of the co-efficient of limiting static friction
between two surfaces, Determination of the co-efficient of static friction on two surfaces using an
inclined plane, Determination of Relative Density of kerosene using the specific Gravity Bottle,
Determination of the Relative Density of a Granular substance not soluble in water using the
specific gravity bottle.
PHY 192: INTRODUCTORY PRACTICAL PHYSICS II (1 UNIT)
Refraction through the glass block; Image formed by a concave mirror; Determination of the focal
length of the convex mirror; Refraction through the triangular prism; Determination of the focal
length of a converging lens and the refractive index of groundnut; Determination of resistance of
resistors in series and in parallel in simple circuits; Determination of internal resistance of a dry
cell using a potentiometer; To compare the E.M.F. of cells using potentiometer; Determine the
unknown resistance of a resistor using Wheatstone Bridge; To determine the relationship between
current through a Tungsten and a potential applied across it.
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GST201
NIGERIAN PEOPLES AND CULTURE
(2 UNITS)
Nigerian history, culture and arts in pre-colonial times; Nigerians’ perception of their world;
culture areas of Nigeria and their characteristics; evolution of Nigeria as a political unit;
indigene/settler phenomenon; concepts of trade; economic self- reliance; social justice; individual
and national development; norms and values; negative attitudes and conducts (cultism and related
vices); re-orientation of moral and national values; moral obligations of citizens; environmental
problems.
GST 203: INTRODUCTION TO PHILOSOPHY AND LOGIC (0 UNIT)
General introduction to logic; clarity of thought, expression and arguments as basis for
conclusions; fundamentals of logic and critial thinking; types of discourse; nature of arguments;
validity and soundness; techniques for evaluating arguments; distinction between inductive and
deductive inferences; etc. Illustrations from familiar texts, including literature materials, novels,
law reports and newspaper publications.
BIO 201 GENETICS I (2 UNITS)
Hereditable and non-hereditable characteristics of living organisms, chromosomes, genes, the
chromosome theory of inheritance, the chromosome structure of the Eukaryotes and Prokaryotes.
Mendel's laws. Genotype, phenotype, dominance, alleles, Linkage, crossing-over, sex-linkage, sex
chromosomes and sex determination. Application of genetics in agriculture and medicine.
BIO 203 GENERAL PHYSIOLOGY I (2 UNITS)
Physical and chemical processes in animals and plants; diffusion, osmotic pressure and osmolarity.
Water potential, turgor, plasmolysis, Gibbs-Donan relationship. Gas exchange, partial pressures
(Tension), Hydrogen-ion concentration (Ph). Henderson Hasselbach equation, buffers in
physiology. Nutrition; photo-autotrophism, heterotrophism (essential requirements of each),
Respiration and photosynthesis; RQ and QIO in relation to metabolism, photosynthesis, oxygen
and carbon dioxide exchange.
BIO 204: BIOLOGICAL TECHNIQUES (2 UNITS)
The course is geared towards introducing students to scientific methods using topics to illustrate
ways and means of Biological research. Types of microscopes and their uses. Preparation of
microscopic slides. Examination of materials. Dissection guides. Microtomy and hand sectioning.
Photometry, Colorimetry. Chromatography. Conductometry. The course will also introduce
students to what is research and the techniques of writing scientific reports through developing
critical thinking and testing hypotheses, evaluating original research papers and expressing ideas.
BIO 205 INTRODUCTORY DEVELOPMENTAL CELL BIOLOGY (3 UNITS)
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History and present trends in cell biology. Reproductive cell division, differentiation and growth
of cells. Molecular basis of cell structure and development. Proteins and nucleic acids.
BIO 206 STATISTICS FOR AGRICULTURE AND BIOLOGY (2 UNITS)
Use of statistical methods in Biology and Agriculture. Continuous and discrete variables, Sampling
procedure. Sample size. Presentation of statistical results. Frequency distribution. Law of
probability, the binomial, Poisson and normal frequency distributions. Estimations and Tests of
Hypothesis. Design of simple Agricultural and Biological experiments. Analysis of variance and
co-variance, simple regression and corelation, contingency tables, some non-parametric tests. The
use of statistical packages such as SPSS and Minitab in statistical analysis.
BIO 207 LOWER INVERTEBRATES (2 UNITS)
Systematic approach to invertebrates morphology and levels of organization. Classification of
Protozoa, Rhizopoda, Apicomplexa, Sarcomastigophora, Ciliophora, Parazoa; Porifera. Metazoan;
Cnidaria, Platyhelminthes, Nematode, Annelida, Mollusca, Arthropoda, Echinodermata with
emphasis on the differences and similarities among the groups; adaptive features to mode of life
and their economic importance.
BIO 208 SEEDLESS PLANTS (2 UNITS)
Account of systematics, morphology and reproduction, life histories and ecology of Algae, Fungi,
Bryophytes and Pteridopytes, including fossils
BIO 209 CHORDATES (3 UNITS)
Evolution, classification and general characteristics of vertebrate phyla. Evolution and adaptive
radiation. Zoogeography.
BIO 210 SEED PLANTS (2 UNITS)
Detailed account of the origin and evolution of seed plants (angiosperms), the mode of
reproduction, vascular elements, morphology and anatomy.
BIO 211 COELOMATE INVERTEBRATES (2 UNITS)
Organization and Biology of higher metazoan groups. Anatomy and sexual dimorphism of the
metazoans. Economic importance.
BIO 212 HELMINTHOLOGY (2 UNITS)
General classification and characteristics of trematodes, cestodes and nematodes, studies of their
morphology and life cycles, epidemiology, pathogenesis and progenetic forms, diagnosis, control
methods and economic importance. Practical components should give emphasis on parasite
morphology and diagnostic techniques used to identify parasite species.
BIO 213 CHEMISTRY OF AMINO ACIDS AND PROTEINS (2 UNITS)
Structure, properties and classification of amino acids, pH, pka and buffer, peptide. Reactions of
specific amino acids, separation of sequence of peptides, chemistry of proteins including their
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structural level and types of bonds stabilizing them, properties, functions and classifications of
proteins, enzymes, vitamins and co-enzymes
BIO 214 STRUCTURE AND FUNCTION OF MAJOR CELL COMPONENTS (2 UNITS)
Prokaryotic versus Eukaryotic cells, elementary treatment of membrane structure (fluid mosaic
model) and functions in the eukaryotic cells. Transport across membranes (passive and active), the
regulation of the intracellular environment, intracellular organelles, their brief treatment of
structure and functions. Preparations of sub-cellular inclusions: chlorophyll, porphyrins and
carotenoids
BIO 215 GENERAL BIOCHEMISTRY LABORATORY I (I UNIT)
Introduction to laboratory and laboratory equipment. Safety, housekeeping, washing and drying of
glassware in the laboratory. Accuracy of measurement and transfer of liquids and solids.
Introduction to photometry and colorimetry. Standard curve in absorption spectra. pH and buffer
systems. Qualitative and quantitative tests for amino acids and proteins. Biuret method and
estimation of proteins.
BIO 216 CHEMISTRY OF CARBOHYDRATES, LIPIDS AND NUCLEIC ACIDS (2
UNITS)
Classification of physical properties of carbohydrates, structure of glucose, projection and
perspective formular, structure of properties of other monossacharides, brief treatment of
dissacharides and polyssacharides. Chemistry, classification and properties of lipids. Methods of
analysis of lipids, lipoprotein, membrane and membrane structure. Chemistry of nucleic acids
(Bases, Sugar and Phosphate acid). Structure and roles of RNA and DNA
BIO 217 GENERAL MICROBIOLOGY (3 UNITS)
Historical aspects, scope of microbiology, general characteristics of microorganisms, growth and
reproduction of microorganisms; sterilization and disinfection; brief survey of microbes as friends
and foes. Systematic classification of bacteria fungi, viruses, etc. Microbial variation and heredity;
biological and biochemical reactions of microorganisms; cycles of elements in nature; Nitrogen
fixation.
BIO 218 GENERAL BIOCHEMISTRY LABORATORY II (I UNIT)
General texts in concentration, Reaction of carbohydrate, thin layer of chromatographic separation
of sugar. Estimation of glucose in biological fluid (blood and urine). Analysis of lipids for double
bond and free fatty acids. Separation by thin layer chromatography. Separation and purification of
nucleic acids. Estimation of DNA and RNA. Estimation of phosphate and titratable acidity.
GST301: ENTREPRENEURIAL STUDIES I (2 UNITS)
Introduction to entrepreneurship and new venture creation; Entrepreneurship in theory and
practice; The opportunity, Forms of business, Staffing, Marketing and the new venture;
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Determining capital requirements, Raising capital; Financial planning and management; Starting
a new business, Feasibility studies; Innovation; Legal Issues; Insurance and environmental
considerations. Possible business opportunities in Nigeria. knails, screws making Dyeing/Textile
blocks paste making.
BIO 301 GENETICS II (2 UNITS)
Selected topics from population genetics, cytogenetics, microbial genetics, animal and plant
genetics. Biochemical and biomedical genetics, human genetics. Further consideration of various
deviations from basic principles, pedigree analysis, gene interactions.
BIO 302 FIELD COURSE I ((1 UNIT)
Biological sampling techniques in local habitats. Students may visit and inspect laboratories,
research institutes and industrial plants concerned with medical, biotechnological processes and
related fields. A written report must be submitted to the school for assessment.
BIO 303 GENERAL CYTOLOGY (2 UNITS)
Light, phase-contrast, Dark-field and Electron Microscopy, Autoradiography, Florescence. Cell
cycles. Introductory cytogenetics. History and present trends in cell biology. Reproduction and
cell division, cell differentiation and growth of cells. Molecular basis of cell structure and
developmental cell biology. Proteins and Nucleic acids.
BIO 304 GENERAL ECOLOGY (2 UNITS)
The ecosystem approach to the study of ecology. Types of interaction. Energy flow and nutrient
cycling, population structure, population dynamics: birth and death rate, life tables and longevity.
Communities in ecosystem. Influence of man.
BIO 305 MOLECULAR BIOLOGY (2 UNITS)
Genetics studies of microorganism, metabolic pathways, genes and chromosomes, nucleic acids
(RNA and DNA), replication, transcription, gene expression and sequencing, protein synthesis,
genotype, genetic code, 27. BIO 306 GENERAL PHYSIOLOGY II (2 UNITS)A general study of
osmo-regulation, excretion, transport, homeostasis, and their coordination in animals. Plant-water
relationships, growth regulation. Physiological aspectsof crop yield
BIO307 EVOLUTION (2 UNITS)
Theories of evolution, Population genetics, gene frequency/equilibrium. Hardey Weinberg
Principle, Polymorphism. Variation; types and causes, reshuffling of genes, Mutation; origin and
types. Polyploidy, isolation mechanism, adaptation; origin of life; evolution of organic molecules,
Polymer synthesis; isolation and replication, the first cell, origin of species. Evidence of evolution;
fossils (carbon dating), comparative anatomy, Taxonomy, Comparative-biochemistry, physiology,
immunology, cell biology. Evolution of the plants, role of oxygen, multicellular development.
Phylogeny, geological periods and epochs.
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BIO 308 BIOGEOGRAPHY (2 UNITS)
Distribution of world flora, floristic regions of the world and zoogeographic regions of the world,
comparision of tropical and temperate flora, dispersal and colonization of land by plants and
animals, island biogeography, relationships between vegetation, soil types and climate,
relationships between plant distribution and world fauna
BIO 309 PLANT BREEDING (1 UNIT)
Importance of plant breeding, cytological principles of breeding, heterosis, inbreeding
consequences, incompatibility mechanisms, sterility, breeding methods, disease and pest
resistance and their inheritance, major farm and domestic plants and the breeding practices used
to sustain desired qualities.
BIO 310 PROTOZOOLOGY (2 UNITS)
Classification and evolutionary relationships of the protozoa. Macro and Micro structure of
protozoa. The role of protozoa in ecosystems. The ecology of protozoa, their physiology and
biochemistry. Life histories of protozoa of medical and veterinary importance, with emphasis on
tropical species; the pathology, epidemiology and control of protozoan infections.
BIO 311 MYCOLOGY (2 UNITS)
Classification, structure, life cycles and physiology of fungi, their economic importance.
BIO 312 SIWES (6 UNITS)
This is a compulsory course designed to train the students on the Industrial application of
Biological knowledge. The course will be undertaken within the country at laboratories, research
institutes and industrial plants concerned with biological, medical, biotechnological processes and
related fields. Each student will be supervised at least once while on attachment by a designated
staff of the school.
BIO 313 ANIMAL ECOLOGY (2 UNITS)
The ecology of local terrestrial and aquatic animals; growth rate and age structure of animal
populations; natality and mortality, survivorship curves. Life tables and K-factor analysis.
Competition. The natural regulation of animal numbers. Population cycles. The dynamics of
predator-prey systems. The ecology of African mammals. Behavioural ecology.
BIO 314 ANIMAL BEHAVIOUR (2 UNITS)
History of ethology. Reflex and complex behaviour. Orientation and taxes. Fixed action patterns,
releasers, motivation and driver. Displays, displacement activities and conflict behaviour.
Learning communication and social behaviour. The social behaviour of primates. Hierarchical
organization. The physiology of behaviour. Habitat selection, homing and navigation. Courtship
and parenthood. Biological clocks.
BIO 315 INTRODUCTORY NEMATOLOGY (2 units)
Principal characteristics of nematodes, morphology, position and outlines of classification of
nematodes. Morphology and biology of important plant parasitic nematodes and their economic
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importance. Nematological techniques. General principles and methods of controlling nematodes.
BIO 316 INTRODUCTION TO BIOINFORMATICS (1 UNIT)
Definitions, Database Hierarchies, Sequence Databses, Tools & databases, BLAST, Nucleotide
and Amino acids Alignments, Sequence Analysis, Gene mining, Phylogenetic analysis, Gene
Annotation, Data Analysis
BIO 318 IMMUNOLOGY AND IMMUNOCHEMISTRY (3 UNITS)
Basic concepts ofimmunology, structure of antigenic determinants cellular response, genetics of
response to antigenic stimulation. Structure and classification of immunolglobulins and antibodies.
Mechanisms of antibody formation. Antigen-antibody interactions; role of lymphoid tissues and
thymus in immuno-responses. Hypersensitivity, immunopathology, auto-pathology, auto
immunology, tumor and transplantation immunology, immunoprophylaxis modern techniques in
immunology and immunochemistry. Principles of Chemothorapy. History of chemotherapy. Basic
pharmaco dynamics and pharmacokinetics. Chemotherapeutic agents: antibacterial, antifungal,
antiviral antiprotozoan and anti helminths. Modes of action of antimicrobials. Chemotherapy of
specific diseases. Drug bio-assays and sensitivity tests
BIO 320 MICROBIAL ECOLOGY (3 UNITS)
Microbes and Ecological Theory. Physiological, morphological and genetic adaptations of
microorganisms to their environment. Microbial interactions. Microorganisms in ecosystems.
Microbial bio-conversions
BIO 400 RESEARCH PROJECT (6 UNITS)
Each student, in consultation with a Departmental academic staff, will select a specific problem in
biology discipline to be his/her project and will write a research proposal at the beginning of the
first semester of level 400. The student will learn how to design, carry out, and evaluate the results
of a research project in the university laboratory and/or in the field and at the end, to write and
present a seminar on the results of his research project to graduates and staff of the School.
BIO 401 FIELD COURSE II (2 UNITS) To undertake field trips in fulfillment of certain courses
such as entomology, hydrobiology, ecology, helminthology, parasitology e.t.c. Students may visit
and inspect laboratories, research institutes and industrial plants concerned with medical,
biotechnological processes and related fields.
BIO 402 CYTOGENETICS OF PLANTS (2 UNITS) Aspects of cell and nuclear divisions,
morphology and behaviour of chromosomes, chromosomal aberrations and polyploidy.
BIO 403 POPULATION GENETICS (2 UNITS) Population concept of evolution: genetic
equilibrium. Natural selection, analysis of gene frequencies, genetic variation in population,
divergent speciation, isolating mechanism, migration and genetic drift, adaptive drift, adaptation
and survival.
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BIO 404 SYSTEMATIC BIOLOGY (3 UNITS) Principles and methods in biosystematics.
Concept of Taxonomic characters. Morphological anatomical, palynological, embryological,
cytological and physiochemical characters. Principles used in the delination of taxa and attribution
of rank. Numerical taxonomy. Concepts of specific and intraspecific categories. Morphological
study of selected plant families to illustrate evolutionary tendencies and phylogenetic relationships
BIO 405 HYDROBIOLOGY (2 UNITS) Physical and chemical aspects of freshwater
environments, spatial and temporal pattern of light, temperature and Oxygen. Fresh water flora
and fauna with particular reference to West Africa. Plankton, benthic invertebrates, fish and plant
communities, production and energy flow. Characteristics of African freshwater. Case studies of
various African fresh water habitats: a tropical swamp (Lake Chilwa), a warm spring (Wikki
spring), an ancient lake (Lake Tanganyika), a new man-made lake (Lake Kainji and Tiga Lake).
Problems associated with tropical freshwater, eutrophication, pollution and water-linked diseases.
The practical component of the course should include basic techniques for isolation and
characterisation of environmental soil and water microfauna, including methods for enumeration
and measurement of physiological activity.
BIO 406 PARASITOLOGY AND IMMUNOLOGY (2 UNITS) Nature of immunity. Innate
immunity (non specific defence mechanisms). Antigen. Acquired immunity. Hypersensitivity.
Immunology of tissue transplantation. Infection, immunity and protection. Autoimmunity.
Interaction of antibody with antigens.
BIO 407 BASIC ENTOMOLOGY (2 UNITS) Insect evolution, classification and distribution.
Organization of external structure. Ingestion, digestion, excretion, blood circulation and nervous
system. Behavior and ecology of social insects.
BIO 408 SOIL ECOLOGY (2 UNITS) Classification and characterization of soils. Chemical
components and analysis of soils and plant tissue. Plant, soil and water relationships. Physical and
chemical properties of soil. Detritus organisms. Cycling of mineral and nutrient pool.
BIO 409 RESEARCH SEMINAR (2 UNITS) This is usually a scholarly research paper that
students write on a specific topic chosen in the field of Biological Sciences under the supervision
of a designated academic staff. The topic will be researched, written in a typical scientific format
and presented before academic staff in the Department for assessment.
BIO 410 FISHERIES AND AQUACULTURE (3 UNITS) The gross external morphology of
bony and cartilaginous fishes; Basic functions of piscine organs and major systems in fish; food
and feeding habits of fishes; Age and growth determination, fecundity; fish culture techniques e.g.
Monoculture, Polyculture, pond construction and management, hatchery, management; fish feed
formulation; induced breading and hybrization techniques. Major fish processing techniques
BIO 411 PARASITOLOGY (2 UNITS) Principles of Parasitological and Zoo-economic effects.
Introduction to parasitism history and evolution of parasitism, types of parasitism, host-parasite
relationships. Parasitic protozoa, trematodes, cestodes, nematodes, acanthocephalans, leeches and
arthropods.
BIO 412 WILDLIFE ECOLOGY AND CONSERVATION (3 UNITS) General principles of
ecosystem management, wildlife disease, principles of wildlife management. Wildlife in Nigeria;
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conservation policies, problems and prospects. World wildlife resources and their protection
BIO 413 DEVELOPMENTAL BIOLOGY (2 UNITS) Gametogenesis, fertilization, morulla
formation, invagination, organogenesis, and general embryology.
BIO 414 APPLIED ENTOMOLOGY (3 UNITS) Introduction to the systematics and biology of
the major economically important insets and mites, their roles as pests and parasites. Chemical
pest control methods, their formulations, metabolisms, behaviour in the environment problems of
resistance, intergrated pest management. Alternative control strategies (insect-plant co-evolution,
plant resistance and insect numbers, insect-insect relationships, manipulating insect behaviour,
semio-chemicals, sterile-insect-technique. Pest forecasting.
BIO 415 VIROLOGY AND TISSUE CULTURE (2 UNITS) Viruses pathogenic to man and
animals with emphasis on virulence types of diseases caused methods of control. Experiments with
bacteriophages and representative animal viruses to demonstrate characteristics of viruses and viral
virulence. Methods of viral cultivation and identification, with special reference to tissue culture
techniques
BIO 416 INDUSTRIAL MICROBIOLOGY (3 UNITS)
Nature of Industrial Microbiology. Microorganisms of industrial importance. Aspects of the
biology of molds, yeasts, Actinomycetes and viruses of importance in various fermentations.
Culture techniques and maintenance of selected cultures. Mutation, strain selection and
development, hybridisation, media formulation and economics. Optimization of fermentation
media at laboratory scale. Perimeter design operation. Antifoams. Aspects of biochemical
engineering. Patents and patent
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B.Sc. CHEMISTRY PROGRAMME
Programme Code: 5212
List of Academic Staff
S/N Name of Staff
1
Prof Femi Peters
Rank/Designation Qualification & Degree Status
Professor
BSc., MSc, Ph.D. Polymer Chemistry
2
Dr Emeka ogoko
Lecturer I
3
Dr Henrietta Kelle Lecturer II
(B.Sc,
4
Miss
Adiat Assistant Lecturer
Odunmbaku
Mrs Bethel Ekute
Assistant Lecturer
5
6
7
Mrs
Folasade Assistant Lecturer
Aderanti
Mrs
Kelechi Assistant Lecturer
Uleanya
(B.Sc,
M.Sc)
BSc. Chem., MSc Analytical Chem.,
Ph.D Analytical Chem.
BSc. Industrial Chem., MSc. Pure &
Industrial
Chem.,
Ph.D
Environmental Chem.
BSc. Chem., MSc. Analytical Chem.
BSc. Chemistry, MSc. Industrial
Chemistry
BSc.
Biochemistry,
MSc
Biochemistry
BSc. Chemistry, MSc. Pure and
Industrial Chemistry
PROGRAMME AND DEGREE AWARD REQUIREMENTS
4.0
Introduction The Chemistry Unit shall implement the missions of the Faculty of Sciences and the
National Open University of Nigeria (NOUN), by providing world-class instruction (in an open-distance
learning environment, ODL) and research in the chemical sciences. These efforts shall encompass
chemistry and industrial chemistry, but shall become interdisciplinary in future. The Unit shall support and
inform instruction and research in allied areas such as the biological sciences, physics & material sciences,
agriculture, environmental sciences, and public policy. Already, the Unit provides constituent courses to
Science Education, Environmental Sciences, Agriculture and Mathematical Sciences.
At present, the Unit offers only one programme - The B.Sc (Hons) Chemistry programme. This programme
is intended for students who are primarily interested in careers as professional Chemists or wish a thorough
grounding in chemistry in preparation for professional or graduate school in chemistry and other disciplines.
Programme Duration: 4 –year B.Sc(Hons) Chemistry
3 –year B.Sc. (Hons) Chemistry (Direct entry)
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4.2.1 Prerequisite Course : Lower level courses that have direct relevance to the higher one must be
passed before registering higher one.
4.2.2 Registration procedure: Students’ generate remital from their portal, take the remital to approved
bank where they are issued receipt, which they use to log on to their portal for further processing of the
registration.
4.2.3
Opening and Closing of the Course Registration portal: As specified by the university.
4.3 Course re-registration: Student pay for only exam re-registration, see ICT, MIS for stepwise
process.
4.4 Add and/or Drop courses: Available in students portal, students are to print and process from their
portal through the Centre Director to ICT.
4.5 Eligibility for Graduation: To graduate, a student shall have undergone at least 6-8 semesters of
study depending on entry point, including field practical training. Students are to pass a minimum of 120
credit units for a 4-year B.Sc (Chemistry) programme; and 90 units for a 3-year B.Sc (Chemistry)
programme, excluding the GST courses. The submission of an undergraduate project thesis based on a
supervised research is a graduation requirement which cannot be compromised.
4.6
Research Projects: At the commencement of 400 level students’ are expected to submit their project
topic for approval.
4.7
Grading, Moderation and Mode of Submission of Projects
4.7.1 Grading of research projects: Student’s project are graded by their supervisor, moderated at the
department.
4.7.2 Mode of Submission of Projects: Projects and scoresheet are submitted to the faculty through the
study centre.
4.10 Degree Award Requirements: To graduate, a student shall have undergone at least 6-8 semesters of
study depending on entry point, including field practical training. Students are to pass a minimum of 120
credit units for a 4-year B.Sc (Chemistry) programme; and 90 units for a 3-year B.Sc (Chemistry)
programme, excluding the GST courses. The submission of an undergraduate project thesis based on a
supervised research is a graduation requirement which cannot be compromised.
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Course Outline Structure:
Year I
First Semester
Code
Course Title
Status
Units
GST101
Use of English and Communication Skills I
C
0
GST107
The Good Study Guide
C
0
BIO 101
General Biology I
C
2
BIO 191
General Biology Practical 1
C
1
CHM 101
Introductory Inorganic Chemistry
C
2
CHM 103
Introductory Physical Chemistry
C
2
CHM 191
Introductory Practical Chemistry I
C
1
CIT 101
Computers in Society
C
2
CIT 143
Introduction to Data Organisation and
Management
C
2
MTH 101
Elementary Mathematics I
C
3
MTH 103
Elementary Mathematics III
C
3
PHY101
Elementary
Mechahhnnics,
Properties of Matter
and C
2
PHY191
Introductory Practical Physics I
C
1
Heat
TOTAL
21
Second Semester
Code
Course Title
Status
Units
GST102
Use of English and Communication Skills II
C
0
BIO 102
General Biology II
C
2
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BIO 192
General Biology Laboratory II
C
1
CHM102
Introductory Organic Chemistry
C
2
CHM192
Introductory Practical Chem. II
C
1
CIT102
Software Application Skills
C
2
MTH102
Elementary Mathematics II
C
2
PHY 102
Electricity, Magnetism and Modern Physics
C
3
PHY 192
Introductory Practical Physics II
C
1
STT102
Introductory Statistics
C
2
TOTAL
16
Year II
First Semester
Code
Course Title
Status
Units
GST201
Nigerian Peoples and Cultures
C
0
GST203
Introduction to Philosophy and logic
C
0
CHM201
Physical Chemistry II
C
2
CHM203
Organic Chemistry II
C
2
CHM205
Inorganic Chemistry II
C
2
CHM291
Practical Chemistry III- Inorganic
C
1
MTH281
Mathematical Methods I
C
2
BIO 213
Chemistry of Amino Acids and Proteins
E
2
TOTAL
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11
Second Semester
Code
Course Title
Status
Units
GST202
Fundamentals of Peace Studies & Conflict Resolutions
C
0
CHM202
Analytical Chemistry I
C
2
CHM204
Structure and Bonding
C
2
CHM292
Practical Chemistry IV - Physical and Organic
C
1
MTH212
Linear Algebra II
C
2
PHY202
Modern Physics I
C
2
PHY204
Electromagnetism
C
2
BIO 216
Chemistry of Carbohydrates and , Lipids & Nucleic E
acids
2
TOTAL
13
Year III
First Semester
Code
Course Title
Status
Units
GST 301
Entrepreneur Studies 1
C
0
CHM301
Physical Chemistry III
C
3
CHM303
Inorganic Chemistry III
C
3
CHM305
Organic Chemistry III
C
3
CHM307
Atomic & Molecular Structure & Symmetry
C
3
CHM309
Organic Spectroscopy
C
2
CHM391
Practical Chemistry V Inorganic & Analytical
C
1
GST 301
Entrepreneur Studies
C
0
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Students are to choose at least ONE of the courses below
CHM311
Petroleum Chemistry
E
2
CHM315
Carbohydrate Chemistry
E
2
TOTAL
17
Second Semester
Code
Course Title
Status
Units
CHM302
Polymer Chemistry I
C
2
CHM306
Instrumental Methods of Analysis
C
2
CHM312
Industrial Chemical Processes I
C
2
CHM314
Environmental Chemistry
C
2
CHM318
Natural Product Chemistry I
C
2
Students are to choose at least TWO of the courses below
CHM304
Colour Chemistry and Technology
E
2
CHM316
Industrial Chemical Technology I
E
2
TOTAL
12
Year IV
First Semester
Code
Course Title
Status
Units
CHM 401
Industrial Training
C
6
CHM 407
Reaction Kinetics
C
3
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CHM 409
Electrochemistry
C
2
CHM 411
Project
C
6
CHM 413
Analytical Chemistry II
C
2
CHM 421
Heterocyclic Chemistry
C
2
CHM 423
Coordination Chemistry
C
3
E
2
Students are to choose at least one of the
courses below
CHM417
Industrial chemical processes II
TOTAL
24
Second Semester
Code
Course Title
Status
Units
CHM 400
Seminar
C
1
CHM406
Nuclear and Radiochemistry
C
2
CHM408
Polymer Chemistry II
C
2
CHM414
Photochemistry and Pericyclic Reactions
C
2
CHM416
Organic Synthesis
C
2
E
2
Students are to choose at least one of the
courses below
CHM422
Natural Products Chemistry II
TOTAL
GST101:
11
USE OF ENGLISH AND COMMUNICATION SKILLS 1 (0 UNITS)
Listening enabling skills; Listening and comprehending; comprehension; note-taking and information
retrieval, including data, figures, diagrams and charts; listening for main idea, interpretation and critical
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evaluation. Effective reading: skimming and scanning; Reading and comprehension at various speed levels;
Vocabulary development in various academic contexts; Reading diverse texts in narratives and expository;
Reading and comprehending passages with tables; Scientific texts; Reading for interpretation and critical
evaluation.
GST102:
USE OF ENGLISH AND COMMUNICATION SKILLS I1 (0 UNITS)
Writing paragraphs; Topic sentence and coherence; Development of paragraphs; illustration; Description;
cause and effect including definitions; Formal letters: essential parts and stylistic forms; complaints and
requests; jobs; ordering goods Letters to government and other organizations; Writing reports; reporting
events, experiments, writing summaries
GST107:
THE GOOD STUDY GUIDE (0 UNITS)
Getting started: How to use the book, why read about skills, getting yourself organised ; what is studying
all about, reading and note taking; Introduction, reactions to reading, your reading strategy, memory, taking
notes, conclusion. Other ways of studying: Introduction, learning in groups, talks and lectures, learning
from TV and radio broadcasts, other study media. Working with numbers; Getting to know numbers,
describing the world, describing with the tables, describing with diagrams and graphs; What is good
writing? The Importance of writing, what does an essay look like, what is a good essay? Conclusion. How
to write essays: Introduction, the craft of writing, the advantages of treating essay writing as a craft, making
your essay flow, making a convincing case, the experience of writing. Preparing for examination.
CHM 101: INTRODUCTORY INORGANIC CHEMISTRY (2 UNITS)
Hypothesis, theory and law with appropriate illustrations, Nature of matter – 3 states of matter, Atomic
structure, electronic energy levels and orbital. Periodic classification of elements and its relationship to their
electronic configurations, Chemical bonding, Survey of properties and trends in groups I, II, IV, VI and
transition metal,
CHM 102: INTRODUCTORY ORGANIC CHEMISTRY (2 UNITS)
Simple reactions of hydrocarbons, alcohols, and acids. Petroleum chemistry, Oils and fats, hydrogenation
of oils, polymer and biologically important molecule.
CHM 103: INTRODUCTORY PHYSICAL CHEMISTRY (2 UNITS)
Mole concepts and calculations based on it, methods of expressing concentrations, Chemical Kinetics and
equilibrium, and related calculations, Important application of equilibrium – pH, solubility products and
solubility of ionic solids, Thermo chemistry and simple calculations based on Hess’s law, Electrochemistry
and working of various cells, Brief mentions of corrosion; chemical thermodynamics; G = H - T S
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CHM 191: INTRODUCTORY PRACTICAL CHEMISTRY I (1 UNIT)
Practical based of CHM 101 and CHM 103: Cations and anions – identification, Acid- base titrations,
Redox reactions and determinations
CHM 192: INTRODUCTORY PRACTICAL CHEMISTRY II (1 UNIT)
Practical based on general chemistry CHM 101 and introductory organic chemistry I CHM 102Determination of melting and boiling points and reaction of functional groups.
BIO 101: GENERAL BIOLOGY I (2 UNITS)
Characteristics of living things; cell as the basic unit of living things, cell structure, organization, cellular
organelles, tissues, organs and systems.
Classification of living things, general reproduction and concept of inter-relationships of organism.
Heredity and evolution. Elements of ecology (introduction) and habitats.
BIO 102 GENERAL BIOLOGY II (2 UNITS)
Systematic studies of diversity of life including monera, protista, plants (Algae, Fungi, Bryophytes,
Pteridophytes, Gymnosperms and angiosperms) and animals (Protozoa, Platyhelminthes, Annelids,
Arthropods, Fishes, Amphibians, Reptiles, Birds and Mammals) based on similarities and differences in
external morphology. Taxonomic divisions of plant and animal kingdoms. Ecological adaptations of these
forms.
BIO 191 GENERAL BIOLOGY PRACTICAL I (1 UNIT) What practical work in biology involves.
Laboratory organization. Handling common laboratory equipment. Microscopic handling and maintenance.
Making microscopic measurements. Procuring animal materials for practicals. Killing, preserving and
maintaining animal materials. Procuring plant materials. External features of plants (differences and
similarities). Preparation of temporary slides. Preparation of stains and reagents. Techniques for microbial
culture and grain staining. Setting up demonstration for physiological processes in plants. Setting up
apparatus for demonstrating physiological processes in animals. Preparation required for dissection.
BIO 192 GENERAL BIOLOGY LABORATORY II (1 UNIT) Observation and description of the
morphological and diagnostic features as well as the differences among the different phyla of the plant,
animal, archebacteria, eubacteria, fungi and protista kingdoms. Identification of the taxonomic hierarchy of
the members of the above groups. Study of the structure and functions of their parts and habitats
specifications.
CIT 101: COMPUTERS IN SOCIETY (2 UNITS)
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What is Computer, Types of Computer, History of Digital Computer, Element of a Computer : Hardware
and Software. How to work with a computer. Operating System Windows Files word processing, copying
a text, saving, Changes to a document and Formatting, spelling checker and introduction to Printing a
document. Spread sheet, Entering and correcting data. Using Formula, Numeric Formats Creating Charts.
Types of Charts Power Points and presentation. Networking, Internet and E-mail. Reading and responding
to an E-mail message.
CIT 102: SOFTWARE APPLICATION SKILLS
(2 UNITS)
Brief description of the computer system: CPU, I/O devices; operating systems; computer file management;
Computer software: overview, types, etc.; Application software: common application software; Using
Microsoft Word, Using Microsoft Excel, Features of Database applications and Microsoft Access;
Statistical analysis applications: Using SPSS software; Introduction to Desktop Publishing applications;
Computer applications in the Sciences; Managing the computer system with the control Panel.
CIT143:
Introduction to Data Organisation and Management (2 Credit)
Data, Information and knowledge, knowledge management, Information Systems for Data Management,
Language for Data Organisation, Data representation in the Computer, Data planning and policy making,
Data definition and structures, Data arrangement, Grouping and Modelling, Data capture, acquisition and
collection, Data quality control. Data storage media and organisation. Data storage and Computer
Databases, Creating and using Databases, Data and Information retrieval concepts. Data protection and
archiving. Data analysis and summarization. Designing and implementing Information Systems for Data
Management.
MTH 101 ELEMENTARY MATHEMATIC I: (3 UNITS)
(ALGEBRA AND TRIGONOMETRY)
Elementary set theory, subsets, union, intersection, complements, venn diagrams. Real numbers; integers,
rational and irrational numbers, mathematic I, induction real sequences and series, theory of quadratic
equations, binomial theorem. Complex numbers; algebra of complex numbers; the Argand Diagram. Re
Moivre's theorem, nth roots of unity. Circular measure, trigonometric functions of angles of any magnitude,
addition and factor formalae.
MTH 102: ELEMENTARY MATHEMATICS II: (2 UNITS)
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Calculus: Function of a real variable, graphs, limits and idea of continuity. The derivative, as limit of rate
of change. Techniques of differentiation. Extreme curve sketching; Integration as an inverse of
differentiation. Methods of integration, Definite integrals. Application to areas, volumes
MTH 103 ELEMENTARY MATHEMATICS III: (3 Units)
(Vectors, geometry and dynamics)
Geometric representation of vectors in 1-3 dimensions, components, direction cosines. Addition, Scalar,
multiplication of vectors, linear independence. Scalar and vector products of two vectors. Differentiation
and integration of vectors with respect to a scalar variable. Two-dimensional co-ordinate geometry. Straight
lines, circles, parabola, ellipse, hyperbola. Tangents, normals. Elementary Mathematics IV. Impact of two
smooth sphere, and of a sphere on a smooth sphere.
STT 102: INTRODUCTORY STATISTICS (2 UNITS)
Measures of Central Tendency and dispersion, (grouped and ungrouped); mean: - arithmetic and
geometric, harmonic, median, mode quartiles, deciles, modes, relative and absolute dispersion, sample
space and events as sets. Finite probability space properties of probability. Statistical independence and
conditional probability. Tree diagram. Bayes theorem. Discrete and continuous random variables.
Expectation, independent Bernoulli trials. Binomial Poisson and Normal distributions. Normal
approximation to binomial and Poisson distribution, Hyper geometric.
PHY 101: Elementary Mechanics, Heat and Properties of Matter (2 UNITS)
Space and Time: Physical quantities: Units and dimensions of physical quantities; Kinematics: Uniform
velocity motion, uniformly accelerated motion; Dynamics: Newton's laws of motion; Impulse and Linear
Momentum, Linear Collision, Newton's universal law of gravitation; Work, energy and power;
Conservation laws; Concept of mechanical equilibrium; Centre of mass and centre of gravity; Moment of
a force; Rotational kinematics and dynamics: Torque; Moment of Inertia; angular momentum; Total
mechanical energy. Simple harmonic motion
Heat and temperature, work and heat, Quantity of heat: heat capacities, latent heat; Thermal expansion of
solids, liquids and gases; Gas laws, heat transfer; Laws of thermodynamics: Isothermal and Adiabatic
changes, Carnot cycle; Application kinetic theory of gases; van der Waals gas.
Classification of matter into (solids, liquids and gases, forces between atoms and molecules, molecular
theory of matter, Elasticity, plasticity, Hook’s Law, Young’s Shear and bulk Moduli) Crystalline and noncrystalline materials, Hydrostatics:
pressure, buoyancy, Archimedes' principle; Hydro-dynamicsstreamlines, Bernouli and Continuity equations, turbulence, Reynold’s number, Viscosity, laminar flow,
Poiseuille’s equation; Surface tension, adhesion, cohesion, capillary, drops and bubbles.
PHY 102: ELECTRICITY, MAGNETISM AND MODERN PHYSICS (3 UNITS)
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Electrostatics: Coulomb’s law, Gauss’s law, potential and capacitance, dielectrics, production and
measurement of static electricity. Current: Ohm's law, resistance and resistivity, heating. Galvanometers,
Voltmeters and Ammeters; D.C. circuits: sources of emf and currents, Kirchhoff’s laws; Electrochemistry;
The Earth's magnetic field; Magnetic fields and induction, Faraday's and Lenz's laws; Force on a currentcarrying conductor. Biot-Savart law. Flemming's right and left-hand rules, motors and generators. A.C.
Theory. Atomic structure; Production and properties of X-rays; Radioactivity; Photoelectric emission.
PHY 191: INTRODUCTORY PRACTICAL PHYSICS I (1 UNIT)
Graphs, Measurement, Error Analysis, Determination of Acceleration due to Gravity by Means of Simple
Pendulum, Determination of force constant of a spiral spring, Determination of effective mass of a spiral
spring and the constant, Determination of surface tension of water, Determination of specific latent heat of
fusion of ice, Determination of the co-efficient of limiting static friction between two surfaces,
Determination of the co-efficient of static friction on two surfaces using an inclined plane, Determination
of Relative Density of kerosene using the specific Gravity Bottle, Determination of the Relative Density of
a Granular substance not soluble in water using the specific gravity bottle.
PHY 192: INTRODUCTORY PRACTICAL PHYSICS II (1 UNIT)
Refraction through the glass block; Image formed by a concave mirror; Determination of the focal length
of the convex mirror; Refraction through the triangular prism; Determination of the focal length of a
converging lens and the refractive index of groundnut; Determination of resistance of resistors in series and
in parallel in simple circuits; Determination of internal resistance of a dry cell using a potentiometer; To
compare the E.M.F. of cells using potentiometer; Determine the unknown resistance of a resistor using
Wheatstone Bridge; To determine the relationship between current through a Tungsten and a potential
applied across it.
200 LEVEL
GST 201
NIGERIAN PEOPLES AND CULTURE
(0 UNITS )
Nigerian history, culture and arts in pre-colonial times; Nigerians’ perception of their world; culture areas
of Nigeria and their characteristics; evolution of Nigeria as a political unit; indigene/settler phenomenon;
concepts of trade; economic self- reliance; social justice; individual and national development; norms and
values; negative attitudes and conducts (cultism and related vices); re-orientation of moral and national
values; moral obligations of citizens; environmental problems.
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GST 202 FUNDAMENTALS OF PEACE STUDIES AND CONFLICT RESOLUTION (0 UNITS)
Meaning and nature of conflict; causes and types of conflicts; conflict analysis, management, resolution
and transformation ;processes of conflict resolution
peace education: the role of communication and language in conflicts; importance of the rules of conflict
intervention latent stage of conflict and possible responses
global issues and peace-building.
GST 203 INTRODUCTION TO PHILOSOPHY AND LOGIC ( 0 UNITS)
Nature and scope of philosophy, the traditional and special fields of philosophy; conceptions of the term
‘philosophy; epistemology, metaphysics, ethics and logic
BIO 213 CHEMISTRY OF AMINO ACIDS AND PROTEINS (2 UNITS)
Structure, properties and classification of amino acids, pH, pka and buffer, peptide. Reactions of specific
amino acids, separation of sequence of peptides, chemistry of proteins including their structural level and
types of bonds stabilizing them, properties, functions and classifications of proteins, enzymes, vitamins and
co-enzymes
BIO 216 CHEMISTRY OF CARBOHYDRATES, LIPIDS AND NUCLEIC ACIDS (2 UNITS)
Classification of physical properties of carbohydrates, structure of glucose, projection and perspective
formular, structure of properties of other monossacharides, brief treatment of dissacharides and
polyssacharides. Chemistry, classification and properties of lipids. Methods of analysis of lipids,
lipoprotein, membrane and membrane structure. Chemistry of nucleic acids (Bases, Sugar and Phosphate
acid). Structure and roles of RNA and DNA
CHM 201: PHYSICAL CHEMISTRY II (2 UNITS)
Kinetic theory of gases, behaviour of real gases; The laws of thermodynamic Entropy and free energy,
reactions and phrase equilibrium; reaction rate laws for gases where the concentration of the reactions are
the same. Mechanism and theories of unimolecular reactions.
CHM 202: ANALYTICAL CHEMISTRY I (2 UNITS)
Theory of errors, statistical treatment of data; Theory of sampling, chemical methods of analysis including
volumetric (acid base,, oxidation – reduction, precipitation and compleximetry); Physicochemical methods
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(Optical methods of analysis – UV/V), separation methods. pH notation and buffer solutions. Gravimetry
solubility product and its application to separation methods of metals.
CHM 203: ORGANIC CHEMISTRY II (2 UNITS)
Factors affecting structure and physical properties of organic compounds; Factors affecting availability of
electrons, Stereo-chemistry; Energy of activation and free radical substitution reactions in alkenes.
Functional group chemistry. Electrophillic and nucleophillic substitution reactions. Aromaticity. Various
type of organic reactions; e.g. addition, free radical, elimination and substitution reactions.
CHM 204: STRUCTURE AND BONDING (2 UNITS)
Idea of quantum states. Orbitals, shape and energy, simple valence theory. Electron repulsion theory;
atomic spectra. The structure and chemistry of some representative main group element compounds.
CHM 205: INORGANIC CHEMISTRY II (2 UNITS)
Chemistry of first row transition metals. Introduction to co-ordination Chemistry including elementary
treatment of crystal field theory. Comparative Chemistry of the following elements: Ga, In, TI, (b) Ge, Sn,
Pb, (c) As, Sb, Bi (d) Se, Te, Po. Elementary introduction to Organometalic Chemistry. Role of metals in
biochemical Systems
CHM 291: PRACTICAL CHEMISTRY III – INORGANIC CHEMISTRY (1 UNITS)
Inorganic chemistry practical based on CHM 205
CHM 292: PRACTICAL CHEMISTRY IV – ORGANIC AND PHYSICAL CHEMISTRY (1 UNITS)
Organic and physical chemistry practical based on CHM 201 and CHM 203.
MTH 212: LINEAR ALGEBRA II (2 UNITS)
Vector spaces. Liner independence. Basis, change of basis and dimension. Linear equations and matrices.
Linear maps. The diagonal, permutation, triangular matrices. Elementary matrix. The inverse of a matrix.
Rank and nullity. Determinants. Adjoint, cofactors, inverse matric. Determinantial rank. Crammer’s rule.
Canonical forms, similar matrics, Eigen values and vectors, quadratic forms.
MTH 281: MATHEMATICAL METHODS 1: (2 Units)
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Real-valued functions of a real variable. Review of differentiation and integration and their applications.
Mean value theorem. Taylor series. Real-valued functions of two or three variables. Partial derivatives
chain rule, extrema, languages multipliers. Increments, differentials and linear approximations. Evaluation
of line, integrals. Multiple integrals.
PHY 202: MODERN PHYSICS I (2 UNITS)
Atomic structure, Charge quantisation, Mass spectra, the plum pudding model, Rutherford model and Bohr
models of the atom, Hydrogen spectra, Magnetic moment and Angular momentum of an atom, Electron
spin, Pauli exclusion principle and electronic configuration, X-ray spectra, Wave-particle duality, Nuclear
structure: nomenclature, binding energy and stability, Radioactivity, The radioactive series, Accelerators,
Detectors.
PHY 204: ELECTROMAGNETISM (2 UNITS)
Macroscopic properties of dielectrics: polarisation, Gauss’s law in a dielectric, the displacement vector,
boundary conditions on D and E, dielectric strength and breakdown; Capacitor: capacitance, the parallel
plate capacitor, effect of a dielectric, energy stored in a dielectric medium, capacitors in series and parallel,
practical capacitors; Microscopic properties of dielectrics: microscopic picture of a dielectric in a uniform
electric field, determination of local field, Clausius-Mossotti equation, behaviour of dielectric in alternating
fields; Magnetism of materials: response of various substances to a magnetic field, magnetic moment and
angular momentum of an atom, diamagnetism and paramagnetism, Lamor precession, magnetisation of
paramagnets, ferromagnetism, magnetic field due to a magnetised material, magnetic intensity, relationship
between E and H for magnetic material, magnetic circuits.
300 LEVEL
GST 301: ENTREPRENEUR STUDIES 1 (0 Units)
Introduction to entrepreneurship and new venture creation; Entrepreneurship in theory and practice; The
opportunity, Forms of business, Staffing, Marketing and the new venture; Determining capital
requirements, Raising capital; Financial planning and management; Starting a new business, Feasibility
studies; Innovation; Legal Issues; Insurance and environmental considerations. Possible business
opportunities in Nigeria.k, nails, screws making Dyeing/Textile blocks paste making.
CHM 301: PHYSICAL CHEMISTRY III (3 UNITS)
Introduction to key thermodynamic functions and applications. First, second and third laws of
thermodynamics, internal energy of a system: the carnot heat engine; The concept of entropy and the criteria
for spontaneity and equilibrium for physical and social processes including single and multiple comparism
system. The concept of reversibility and irreversibility, free energy derivations, Maxwell relations, Gibbs
functions. Equilibrium thermodynamic as (ideal solutions and vapour, fugacity concepts). Properties of
electrolytes (colligate properties and phrase rule. Introduction to statistical thermodynamics
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CHM 302: POLYMER CHEMISTRY I (2 UNITS)
The nature of Polymer nomenclature. Outline of sources of raw materials for polymers; Polymerization
process, condensation polymerization in details. Solubility and solution properties of polymers. Structures
and properties of polymers. Fibre forming polymers.
CHM 303: INORGANIC CHEMISTRY III (3 UNITS)
The noble gases. Hydrogen, electronic structure and general properties and comparative study of Group IA
Group IIA elements. Chemistry of Boron: Carbon and Silicon, nitrogen and phosphorous, oxygen and
sulphur. The halogens, and transition element, separation of metals. Coordination chemistry, Ligand and
crystal field theories, Introduction to radio chemistry , radio activity and the periodic table.
CHM 304: COLOUR CHEMISTRY AND TECHNOLOGY (2 UNITS)
Colour and constitution. Chemistry, properties of dyes and pigments. Classification of dyes and fibres.
Dyeing mechanisms. Preparation and dyeing of natural and synthetic fibres.
CHM 305: ORGANIC CHEMISTRY III (3 UNITS)
Alcohols and their reactions. Ethers and Epoxides. Carboxylic acids and their derivatives. Aldehydes and
ketones. Carbanion, α and β – unsaturated compounds. Polyfunctional compounds . Heterocyclic chemistry.
Stereochemistry; Chirality, enantomers, E and Z. cis and trans, conformations
CHM 306: INSTRUMENTAL METHODS OF ANALYSIS (2 UNITS)
Spectroscopic techniques, physicochemical optical; flame and X-ray methods. Fluorence method, magnetic
resourance and electron spin resonance. Referchemistry and interferometry . florerimentry, polarography ,
calorimetry.
CHM 307: ATOMIC AND MOLECULAR STRUCTURE & SYMMETRY (3 UNITS)
Schrödinger equation. Helium atom, ground and excited states, spin and Pauli principles, hydrogen
molecule, comparison of molecutar orbital and Valence bond theories; concepts of resonance and
configuration of orbital for historic molecular, walsh rules. Rotational and vibrational bond length and
angles. Brief mention of other methods, atomic spectra, Russell Sounder’s coupling, orbital and spin
angular momentum. Use of symmetry in chemistry. Heat capacities of solids. Theory of bonding in H 2 +
and H 2 . Rotation and vibration of molecules. Heat capacities of crystals
CHM 309: ORGANIC SPECTROSCOPY (2 UNITS)
Principles and applications of UV, IR, NMR and Mass spectroscopy the determination and elucidation of
structure of organic compounds.
CHM 311: PETROLEUM CHEMISTRY (2 UNITS)
Petroleum in the contemporary energy scene: Nature, classification and composition of crude petroleum
and natural gases. Distribution of petroleum and natural gas resources (the global and Nigerian situations).
Petroleum technology, survey of refinery products and process. Petrochemicals as industrials raw
materials. Prospects for the petrochemical industry in Nigeria and LNG
CHM 312: INDUSTRIAL CHEMICAL PROCESSES I (2 UNITS)
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Production of primary intermediates and synthesis of industrial organic chemicals; Polymers, adhesives,
dyes, explosives, insecticides, pesticides, herbicides, flavouring agents and pharmaceutical. Fermentation
process.
CHM 314: ENVIRONMENTAL CHEMISTRY (2 UNITS)
Concepts of elementary cycles. Characteristics of the atmosphere. Sources, types and effects of
environmental pollution. Waste water treatment. Composition of domestic wastes. Water chemistry and
analysis. Chemical and Physical instrumentation in environmental sciences.
CHM 315: CARBOHYDRATE CHEMISTRY (2 UNITS)
Classification, structure and nomenclature of carbohydrates. Sugars, general reaction; preparations and
reaction mechanisms. Configurations. Epimerisation.
CHM 316: INDUSTRIAL CHEMICAL TECHNOLOGY I (2 UNITS)
Heat transfer and Mass transfer processes. Unit operations. Chemical technology equipment.
CHM 318 : NATURAL PRODUCTS CHEMISTRY I ( 2 UNITS )
Terpenoids, carotenoids, steroids, alkaloids and lipids
CHM 391: PRACTICAL CHEMISTRY V -INORG AND ANALYTICAL (1 UNITS)
Inorganic and analytical chemistry practical, based on CHM 303 and CHM 202
400 LEVEL
CHM 406: NUCLEAR AND RADIOCHEMISTRY (2 UNITS)
Natural radioactivity, fusion, fission, decay process, nature of radiation. Nuclear models, energetic of
nuclear reaction. Principles and measurement of radioactivity. Applications of radioactivity. Radiation
Hazards.
CHM 407: REACTION KINETICS (3 UNITS)
Review of first, second and third order rate equations. Rate constants, and equilibrium constant collision
theory, transition state theory, reaction coordinates. Unimolecular reaction theory, Bimolecular reaction
mechanism: Chain reaction mechanisms; catalysis and heterogeneous reactions. Photochemical reactions
mechanism.
CHM 408: POLYMER CHEMISTRY II (2 UNITS)
Polymerization mechanisms; detailed treatment of addition polymerization. Stereospecific polymerization.
Copolymensation. Phase systems for polymerization. Industrially important thermoplastic and
thermosetting polymers: Polyurethanes. Rubber elasticity. Mechanical properties of polymers. Analysis and
testing of polymers. Degradation of polymers.
CHM 409: ELECTROCHEMISTRY (2 UNITS)
Electrical double layer, potential at Zero charge; Polarisable and non polarisable interphase; mass transport,
concentration polarisation, fials lars, levic equation , polarography, electronics.
CHM 411: PROJECT (6 UNITS)
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A laboratory research project in any area of chemistry
CHM 413: ANALYTICAL CHEMISTRY II (2 UNITS)
Theory of error-significance round correlation tests. Potentiometer and pH titrations. Conductometric
methods, electrolytic methods, radiochemical methods. Chromatography Calorimetry.
CHM 414: PHOTOCHEMISTRY AND PERICYCLIC REACTIONS (2 UNITS)
Interaction of radiation with matter, electronic excitation, selection rules, deactivation routes, sensitization,
quenching, photo fragmentation, oxidation, reduction, rearrangement, pericyclic reactions and molecular
orbital symmetry
CHM 416: ORGANIC SYNTHESIS (2 UNITS)
Critical view of important reactions, reagents and methods including the mechanisms. Application of
synthesis of important and complex organic compounds.
CHM 421: HETEROCYCLIC CHEMISTRY (2 UNITS)
The Synthetic and mechanistic aspects of fused heterocyclic system-particularly Quinolines, Isoquinolines, Benzofurans, Benzothiophenes, Indoles, Genzopyrylium salts, Coumarius and Chromones.
Application of heterocyclic systems in drug synthesis.
CHM 422: NATURAL PRODUCTS CHEMISTRY II (2 UNITS)
Chemistry of terpenoids, steroids, and alkaloids, antibiotics, flavonoids. Prostaglandins and chlorophylls.
Other natural products of pharmaceutical Importance. General methods of Isolation, separation, purification
and structural determination of the natural products. Classifications. Discussion of chemistry of important
members; Biogenesis.
CHM 423: COORDINATION CHEMISTRY ( 3 UNITS)
Definition, Recognition and Applications of Coordination compounds. Nomenclature, Coordination
formula and Isomerism in complexes. Stereochemistry of complex molecules; Theories of structures and
bonding. Physical methods of structural investigation. Magnetic properties. Absorption and Vibrational
spectra. The spectrochemical series. The Nephelauxetic series and the Jahn-Teller distortions. Stabilization
of unusual oxidation states by complex formation. Thermodynamic stability of complex compounds, the
stability constant, the chelate effect. Preparation and reactions complexes. Kinetics and Mechanisms.
4.10.2 Minimum course credits for graduation:
Minimum of 120 credit units for a 4-year B.Sc (Chemistry) programme; and 90 units for a 3-year B.Sc
(Chemistry) programme, excluding the GST courses.
4.10.3 General Studies Courses (GST):
They are university compulsory courses that must be offered and passed before graduation.
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Table 1. Compulsory General courses for Programmes in the Faculty of Sciences: BIO 101, BIO 191, BIO
102, BIO 192, CHM 101, CHM103, CHM 191, CHM 102, CHM 192, CIT 101, CIT 102, CIT 143, MTH
101, MTH 102, MTH 103, PHY 101, PHY 102, PHY 191,PHY 192, STT 102
4.10.4 Degree award requirements (examples):
Table : BSc. CHEMISTRY: To graduate, a student shall have undergone at least 6-8 semesters of study
depending on entry point, including field practical training. Students are to pass a minimum of 128 credit
units for a 4-year B.Sc (Chemistry) programme; and 98 units for a 3-year B.Sc (Chemistry) programme,
excluding the GST courses. The submission of an undergraduate project thesis based on a supervised
research is a graduation requirement which cannot be compromised.
4.11
GRADE POINT AVERAGE (GPA) AND CUMULATIVE GRADE POINT AVERAGE
(CGPA)
4.11.1Formula for calculation of GPA and CGPA: CGPA = CGPE/TCC
CGPE is cumulative grade point earned
TCC is total credit carried
GPA = TPA/TCC
4.12
CLASS OF DEGREE : Graduating class limits are as follows;
First class: 4.5 -5.0
Second class upper division: 3.5 – 4.49
Second class lower division: 2.49 – 3.49
Third class: 1.4 – 2.48
4.13
GOOD ACADEMIC STANDING: 1.50 and above
4.14
END OF PROGRAMME CLEARANCE: Students to obtain clearance document from the study
centre.
Clearance with:
1. The library
2. Bursary
3. ICT (e- wallet print out)
4. ID card
PART 5: ASSESSEMENT AND EVALUATION
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5.1
Introduction
5.2
Tutor Marked Assignments (TMA)
5.2.1
Opening and Closing of TMA portal
5.3
End-of-Semester Examinations
5.3.1
The eExamination
5.3.2
Pen-on-Paper (PoP) Examinations
5.3.3
Opening and Closing of Examination Portal: Timeline are set for this.
5.4
Examination Procedures
5.4.1
Policies
PART 6:
SUPPORT SERVICES
6.0
Introduction
6.1
Study Centres
6.2
Facilitation
6.2.1
Introduction to iLearn platform
6.2.2
Tutorial Support
6.3
Library Services
6.4
Information Communication Technology (ICT)
6.4.1
Channels of Communication
PART 7: STUDENTS’ ISSUES
7.0
Introduction
7.1
Code of Conduct
7.3
Students’ complaints
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B.SC. PHYSICS PROGRAMME
PROGRAMME AND DEGREE AWARD REQUIREMENTS
Programme Title: B.Sc. Physics
Programme Code: (5214)
LIST OF ACADEMIC STAFF
S/
N
1
2
NAME
SEX
DESIGNATION
ID NO.
E-MAIL
TEL. NO
Dr. Funmilayo Laosebikan
AYEDUN
Mr. Effiong IBANGA
F
Lecturer I
funmiayedun@yahoo.com
08072960424
M
Assistant Lecturer
B.Sc. M.Sc..
PhD.
B.Sc. M.Sc.
efiongibanga@yahoo.com
, eibanga@noun.edu.ng
08167306652
Additional (Adjunct) Academic staff
See list of Facilitators at http://facilitators.nounacademics.net/facilitators
b. Philosophy, Aims and Objectives of the Degree Programme
PHILOSOPHY
Programme seeks to promote the science of Physics by developing graduates who would acquire
knowledge and skill through hands-on experience and supporting use of technologies such as
virtual and dry laboratories, as well as other ODL infrastructure to ensure no barrier to learning
and access.
AIMS AND OBJECTIVES
 To produce competent graduates of physics with sound knowledge and skills to
contribute to the rapid technological growth of the Nigerian society and the word at
large.
 To produce competent graduates who will seek to advance and exploit entrepreneurial
opportunities in the field of Physics.
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 To produce graduates who will utilize their Physics knowledge, skills and abilities to
enhance safety, health and welfare of the public through the simulation, construction
and maintenance of industrial equipment.
 To produce graduates that will satisfy that manpower needs of our society in sectors of
energy, industry, communication, science, engineering and research.
c.
Admission and Graduation Requirements
Admission Requirements
To be admitted into the B.Sc. Physics programme, a candidate is expected to possess at least one
of the following:
i)
ii)
iii)
iv)
v)
Five (5) credit passes in Senior School Certificate Examination (SSCE) or at the School
Certificate (SC), General Certificate of Education (GCE) Ordinary Level, National
Examinations Council (NECO) or 6 merit passes in National Board for Technical
Education (NABTEB) or Teachers Grade Two Certificate (TC II) examinations. The
credit passes must include Mathematics and Physics. Credit pass in English language
is required.
General Certificate of Education (GCE) Advanced level in Mathematics and Physics
for entry into 200 level of the programme.
National Certificate in Education (NCE) with merit passes in Mathematics and Physics
or Physics and Chemistry for entry into 200 level of the programme.
National Diploma (N.D.) in the physical sciences or equivalent qualification from an
institution recognized by Senate for entry into 200 level of the programme.
Degree or Higher National Diploma (HND) or equivalent qualification in any physical
science from an institution recognized by Senate for entry into 200 level of the
programme.
Note: All direct entry candidates must satisfy the ordinary level requirement.
Graduation Requirements
To graduate, a student shall have undergone at least 6-8 semesters of study depending on entry
point, including field practical training. Course work load must meet the graduation
requirements of the University based on minimum academic standards. However, in doing so,
the student must earn minimum of128 credit units for the four year programme and 98 credit
units for the three years (Direct entry) programme. The submission of an undergraduate project
thesis based on a supervised research is a graduation requirement which cannot be
compromised.
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a.
OUTLINE PROGRAMME PROPOSAL (OPP)
BSc. Physics
100 Levels
1st Semester
Course Code Course Title
Unit(s)
Status
BIO101
General Biology I
2
C
BIO191
General Biology Practical I
1
C
CHM101
Introductory Inorganic Chemistry
2
C
CHM103
Introductory Physical Chemistry
2
C
CHM191
Introductory Practical Chemistry I
1
C
CIT 101
Computer in Society
2
C
GST 101
Use of English and Communication Skills
0
C
GST 107
The Good Study Guide
0
C
MTH101
General Mathematics I
3
C
PHY 101
Elementary Mechanics, Heat and Properties of
3
Matter
C
PHY 103
Geometric and Wave Optics
2
C
PHY 191
Introductory Practical Physics I
1
C
Total Credit Units (Compulsory)
19
2nd Semester
Course Code Course Title
Unit(s)
Status
BIO102
General Biology II
2
C
BIO192
Introductory Practical Biology II
1
C
CIT 102
Software Application Skills
2
C
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CHM102
Introductory Organic Chemistry
2
C
CHM192
Introductory Practical Chemistry II
1
C
GST 102
Use of English and Communication Skills II
0
C
MTH102
General Mathematical II
2
C
PHY102
Electricity, Magnetism and Modern Physics
3
C
PHY192
Introductory Physics Laboratory II
1
C
Total Credit Units (Compulsory)
14
200 Level
1st Semester
Course Code Course Title
Unit(s)
Status
CIT 215
Introductory Programming Language
3
C
GST 201
Nigerian Peoples and Culture
0
C
GST203
Introduction to Philosophy & Logic
0
C
MTH 281
Mathematical Method I
3
C
PHY 201
Classical Mechanics I
3
C
PHY 203
Oscillations and Waves
2
C
PHY 205
PHY 207
Introduction to Space Physics
Thermodynamics
2
2
E
C
PHY 261
Geophysics I
2
C
PHY 291
Physics Laboratory I
1
C
STT 211
Probability Distribution I
3
C
Total Credit Unit (Compulsory)
19
2nd Semester
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Course Code Course Title
Unit(s)
Status
MTH 210
Introduction to Complex Analysis
3
E
MTH212
Linear Algebra II
3
C
MTH 232
Elementary Differential Equations I
3
C
MTH282
Mathematical Method II
3
E
PHY 202
Modern Physics I
2
C
PHY 204
Electrodynamic I
2
C
PHY 206
Optics I
2
C
PHY 208
Network Analysis and Devices
3
C
Total Credit Units
21
Students are to choose only one elective course
300 Level
1st Semester
Course Code Course Title
Unit(s)
Status
GST301
Entrepreneurial Studies I
0
C
MTH303
Vector and Tensor Analysis
3
C
PHY301
Classical Mechanics II
3
C
PHY303
Special Relativity
2
C
PHY305
Energy
2
E
PHY307
Solid State Physics I
2
C
PHY309
Quantum Mechanics I
3
C
PHY310
Electronics II
2
C
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PHY311
Kinetic Theory and Statistical Mechanics
2
C
PHY313
Mathematical Methods for Physics I
3
C
PHY361
Geophysics II
2
E
PHY351
Optoelectronics
2
E
PHY 391
Physics Laboratory II
1
C
Total Credit Unit
27
Students are to choose only one elective course
2nd Semester
Course Code Course Title
Unit(s)
Status
PHY 302
Modern Physics II
2
E
PHY304
Electrodynamics I
2
E
PHY 306
Optics II
2
C
PHY308
Electronics I
2
C
PHY 314
Numerical Computations
2
C
PHY362
Workshop Practice
2
C
PHY399
SIWESS
6
C
Total Credit Units (Compulsory)
14
400 Level
1st Semester
Course Code Course Title
Unit(s)
Status
PHY401
3
C
Elementary Particle Physics
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PHY 405
Electronics III
3
C
PHY 407
Solid State Physics II
3
C
PHY 409
Quantum Mechanics II
3
E
PHY413
Mathematical Methods for Physics II
3
C
PHY 451
Ionospheric Physics
3
E
PHY 453
Plasma Physics
3
E
PHY 455
Lower Atmospheric Physics
3
E
PHY457
Environmental Physics
3
E
PHY 461
Geophysics III
3
E
PHY499
Project
6
C
Total Credit Units (Compulsory)
18
Students are to take one elective course only
2nd Semester
Course Code Course Title
Unit(s)
Status
PHY 402
Nuclear Physics
3
C
PHY404
Electrodynamics I
3
C
PHY406
Optics III
3
C
PHY 408
Electronics IV
3
E
PHY492
Laboratory Physics III
3
C
PHY 452
X-ray Crystallography
3
E
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PHY 454
Astrophysics
3
E
PHY 456
Nuclear Reactor Physics
3
E
Total Credit Units (Compulsory)
12
Students are to take one elective course only.
BIO101 GENERAL BIOLOGY I (2 UNITS)
General characteristics, similarities, differences, distribution and economic importance of virus,
Bacteria, fungi, lower green vascular plants. Ecological adaptation of various plant forms.
Interrelationship of plants evolution and reproduction
BIO102 GENERAL BIOLOGY II (2 UNITS)
Systematic studies of diversity of life including monera, protista, plants (Algae, Fungi, Bryophytes,
Pteridophytes, Gymnosperms and angiosperms) and animals (Protozoa, Platyhelminthes,
Annelids, Arthropods, Fishes, Amphibians, Reptiles, Birds and Mammals) based on similarities
and differences in external morphology. Taxonomic divisions of plant and animal kingdoms.
Ecological adaptations of these forms.
BIO 191 GENERAL BIOLOGY PRACTICAL I (1 UNIT)
What practical work in biology involves. Laboratory organization. Handling common laboratory
equipment. Microscopic handling and maintenance. Making microscopic measurements.
Procuring animal materials for practicals. Killing, preserving and maintaining animal materials.
Procuring plant materials. External features of plants (differences and similarities). Preparation of
temporary slides. Preparation of stains and reagents. Techniques for microbial culture and grain
staining. Setting up demonstration for physiological processes in plants. Setting up apparatus for
demonstrating physiological processes in animals. Preparation required for dissection.
BIO 192 GENERAL BIOLOGY LABORATORY II (1 UNIT)
Observation and description of the morphological and diagnostic features as well as the differences
among the different phyla of the plant, animal, archebacteria, eubacteria, fungi and protista
kingdoms. Identification of the taxonomic hierarchy of the members of the above groups. Study
of the structure and functions of their parts and habitats specifications
CHM101: INTRODUCTORY INORGANIC CHEMISTRY (2 UNITS)
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Hypothesis, theory and law with appropriate illustrations, Nature of matter – 3 states of matter,
Atomic structure, electronic energy levels and orbital. Periodic classification of elements and its
relationship to their electronic configurations, Chemical bonding, Survey of properties and trends
in groups I, II, IV, VI and transition metal,
CHM 102: INTRODUCTORY ORGANIC CHEMISTRY (2 UNITS)
Simple reactions of hydrocarbons, alcohols, and acids. Petroleum chemistry, Oils and fats,
hydrogenation of oils, polymer and biologically important molecule.
CHM103: INTRODUCTORY PHYSICAL CHEMISTRY (2 UNITS)
Mole concepts and calculations based on it, methods of expressing concentrations, Chemical
Kinetics and equilibrium, and related calculations, Important application of equilibrium – pH,
solubility products and solubility of ionic solids, Thermo chemistry and simple calculations based
on Hess’s law, Electrochemistry and working of various cells, Brief mentions of corrosion;
chemical thermodynamics; G = H - TS
CHM 191: INTRODUCTORY PRACTICAL CHEMISTRY I (1 UNIT)
Practical based of CHM 101 and CHM 103: Cations and anions – identification, Acid- base
titrations, Redox reactions and determinations
CHM 192: INTRODUCTORY PRACTICAL CHEMISTRY II (1 UNIT)
Practical based on general chemistry CHM 101 and introductory organic chemistry I CHM 102Determination of melting and boiling points and reaction of functional groups.
CIT101: COMPUTERS IN SOCIETY (2 UNITS)
Introduction to Basic concepts of the Computer System; A survey of various uses of the Computer;
Computer applications in the Modern Society; Effects of Computerization of the Workplace;
Computer Ethnics and Security Issues, Classical examples of the effects of the internet on the
society.
CIT102: APPLICATION SOFTWARE SKILLS (2 UNITS)
Brief description of computer system: CPU, I/O devices; Operating systems; Computer File
Management; Computer Software: overview, types, etc.; Application software: common
application software; Using Microsoft Word; Using Microsoft Excel; Features of Database
Applications and Microsoft Access; Statistical Analysis Applications; Using SPSS software;
Introduction to Desktop Publishing applications; Computer applications in Nursing; Computer
applications in Agriculture; Managing the computer system with the Control Panel. Protection.
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GST101: USE OF ENGLISH AND COMMUNICATION SKILLS I (0 UNIT)
Listening enabling skills, listening and comprehending comprehension, note taking and
information retrieval. Including data, figures, diagrams and charts. Listening for main idea,
interpretation and critical evaluation. Effective reading. skimming and scanning. Reading and
comprehension at various speed levels. Vocabulary development in various academic contexts.
Reading diverse texts in narratives and expository. Reading and comprehension passages with
tables, scientific texts. Reading for interpretation and critical evaluation.
GST102: USE OF ENGLISH AND COMMUNICATION SKILLS II (0 UNIT)
Writing paragraphs: Topic sentence and coherence. Development of paragraphs: illustration,
Description, cause and effect including definitions. Formal letters; essential parts and stylistic
forms, complaints and requests; jobs, ordering goods, letters to government and other
organizations. Writing reports; reporting event, experiments. Writing summaries: techniques of
summarizing letters and sounds in English, vowels and consonants. Interviews, seminar
presentation, public speech making, articles, concord and sentences including tenses. Gerund,
participles, active, passive and the infinitive. Modal auxiliaries.
GST107: THE GOOD STUDY GUIDE. (0 UNIT)
Getting started: How to use the book, why read about skills, getting yourself organised ; what is
studying all about, reading and note taking; Introduction, reactions to reading, your reading
strategy, memory, taking notes, conclusion. Other ways of studying: Introduction, learning in
groups, talks and lectures, learning from TV and radio broadcasts, other study media. Working
with numbers; Getting to know numbers, describing the world, describing with the tables,
describing with diagrams and graphs; What is good writing? The Importance of writing, what
does an essay look like, what is a good essay? Conclusion. How to write essays: Introduction, the
craft of writing, the advantages of treating essay writing as a craft, making your essay flow, making
a convincing case, the experience of writing. Preparing for examination.
MTH101 GENERAL MATHEMATIC I: (3 Units) (ALGEBRA AND TRIGONOMETRY)
Elementary set theory, subsets, union, intersection, complements, Venn diagrams; Real numbers;
integers, rational and irrational numbers, mathematic I, induction real sequences and series, theory
of quadratic equations, binomial theorem. Complex numbers; Algebra of complex numbers; the
Argand Diagram; Re Moivre's theorem; nth roots of unity. Circular measure; trigonometric
functions of angles of any magnitude, addition and factor formulae
MTH102 GENERAL MATHEMATICS II: (3 Units)
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Calculus: Function of a real variable, graphs, limits and idea of continuity. The derivative as limit
of rate of change; Techniques of differentiation; Extreme curve sketching; Integration as an
inverse of differentiation; Methods of integration, Definite integrals; Application to areas,
volumes.
PHY101: Elementary Mechanics, Heat and Properties of Matter (3 UNITS)
Space and Time: Physical quantities: Units and dimensions of physical quantities; Kinematics:
Uniform velocity motion, uniformly accelerated motion; Dynamics: Newton's laws of motion;
Impulse and Linear Momentum, Linear Collision, Newton's universal law of gravitation; Work,
energy and power; Conservation laws; Concept of mechanical equilibrium; Centre of mass and
centre of gravity; Moment of a force; Rotational kinematics and dynamics: Torque; Moment of
Inertia; angular momentum; Total mechanical energy. Simple harmonic motion
Heat and temperature, work and heat, Quantity of heat: heat capacities, latent heat; Thermal
expansion of solids, liquids and gases; Gas laws, heat transfer; Laws of thermodynamics:
Isothermal and Adiabatic changes, Carnot cycle; Application kinetic theory of gases; van der
Waals gas.
Classification of matter into (solids, liquids and gases, forces between atoms and molecules,
molecular theory of matter, Elasticity, plasticity, Hook’s Law, Young’s Shear and bulk Moduli)
Crystalline and non-crystalline materials, Hydrostatics: pressure, buoyancy, Archimedes'
principle; Hydro-dynamics-streamlines, Bernouli and Continuity equations, turbulence, Reynold’s
number, Viscosity, laminar flow, Poiseuille’s equation; Surface tension, adhesion, cohesion,
capillary, drops and bubbles.
PHY102: ELECTRICITY, MAGNETISM AND MODERN PHYSICS (2 UNITS)
Electrostatics: Coulomb’s law, Gauss’s law, potential and capacitance, dielectrics, production and
measurement of static electricity. Current: Ohm's law, resistance and resistivity, heating.
Galvanometers, Voltmeters and Ammeters; D.C. circuits: sources of emf and currents, Kirchhoff’s
laws; Electrochemistry; The Earth's magnetic field; Magnetic fields and induction, Faraday's and
Lenz's laws; Force on a current-carrying conductor. Biot-Savart law. Flemming's right and lefthand rules, motors and generators. A.C. Theory. Atomic structure; Production and properties of
X-rays; Radioactivity; Photoelectric emission.
PHY103: GEOMETRIC AND WAVE OPTICS (2 UNITS)
Geometrical Optics: law of reflection and refraction; Location of images: Plane and curved mirrors;
Converging and diverging thin lenses; Thick lenses; Lens defects; Aberrations; The eye; Optical
instruments. Simple Harmonic motion; Wave motion and wave types; Dispersion; Production of sound in
strings and pipes resonance, applications; Simple description of diffraction and interference, applications
to both light and sound waves; Polarization of transverse waves.
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PHY191: INTRODUCTORY PHYSICS LABORRATORY I (1 UNIT)
Graphs, Measurement, Error Analysis, Determination of Acceleration due to Gravity by Means of
Simple Pendulum, Determination of force constant of a spiral spring, Determination of effective
mass of a spiral spring and the constant, Determination of surface tension of water, Determination
of specific latent heat of fusion of ice, Determination of the co-efficient of limiting static friction
between two surfaces, Determination of the co-efficient of static friction on two surfaces using an
inclined plane, Determination of Relative Density of kerosene using the specific Gravity Bottle,
PHY192: INTRODUCTORY PRACTICAL PHYSICS II (1 UNIT)
Refraction through the glass block; Image formed by a concave mirror; Determination of the focal
length of the convex mirror; Refraction through the triangular prism; Determination of the focal
length of a converging lens and the refractive index of groundnut; Determination of resistance of
resistors in series and in parallel in simple circuits; Determination of internal resistance of a dry
cell using a potentiometer; To compare the E.M.F. of cells using potentiometer; Determine the
unknown resistance of a resistor using Wheatstone Bridge; To determine the relationship between
current through a Tungsten and a potential applied across it.
CIT215: INTRODUCTION TO PROGRAMMING LANGUAGES (3 UNITS)
FORTRAN programming language; Comparison of various versions of the language.
Programming exercises using FORTRAN with emphasis on scientific application problems.
Elements of Pascal language. Exercises in Pascal Programme structures and programming
concepts; Structured design principles; abstraction, modularity, stepwise refinement, structured
design techniques teaching of a structured programming language, e.g. PASCA/JAVA, C++.
GST201 NIGERIAN PEOPLES AND CULTURE
(0 UNIT)
Nigerian history, culture and arts in pre-colonial times; Nigerians’ perception of their world;
culture areas of Nigeria and their characteristics; evolution of Nigeria as a political unit;
indigene/settler phenomenon; concepts of trade; economic self- reliance; social justice; individual
and national development; norms and values; negative attitudes and conducts (cultism and related
vices); re-orientation of moral and national values; moral obligations of citizens; environmental
problems.
GST203: INTRODUCTION TO PHILOSOPHY AND LOGIC (0 UNIT)
General introduction to logic; clarity of thought; expression and arguments as basis for conclusion.
Fundamentals of logic and critical thinking, types of discourse, nature of arguments; validity and
soundness ; distinction between inductive and deductive inferences etc; illustrations from familiar
texts, including literature materials, novels, law reports and newspaper publications.
MTH210 : INTRODUCTION TO COMPLEX ANALYSIS (3 UNITS)
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Complex number, the topology of complex plane. Limits and continuity of function of complex
variables, properties and example of analytic functions, branch-points, Cauchy-Riemann
equations. Harmonic function.
MTH211: INTRODUCTION TO SET THEORY AND ABSTRACT ALGEBRA (2 UNITS)
Set: Binary operations, mapping, equivalence relations integers: Fundamental theorem of
arithmetic, congruence equations, Euler’s function (n) Group Theory: Definition and examples of
groups.
Subgroups, coset decomposition, Lagrange’s theorem.
Cyclic groups.
Homeomorphisms, isomorphism. Odd and even permutations. Cayley’s theorem. Rings:
Definition and examples of rings. Commutative rings. Integral domain. Order, well-ordering
principles. Mathematical induction.
MTH212: LINEAR ALGEBRA II (3 UINTS)
Vector spaces; Liner independence. Basis, change of basis and dimension; Linear equations and
matrices. ; Linear maps. The diagonal; permutation; triangular matrices. Elementary matri;. The
inverse of a matrix; Rank and nullity. Determinants; Adjoint, cofactors, inverse matric.
Determinantial rank. Crammer’s rule. Canonical forms, similar matrices, Eigen values and
vectors, quadratic forms.
MTH232: ELEMENTARY DIFFERENTIAL EQUATION I (3 UNITS)
Introduction; equation of first order and first degree, separable equations, homogeneous equations,
exact equations, linear equations, Bernoulli’s and Riccati equations. Applications to mechanics
and electricity; Orthogonal and oblique trajectories. Second order equations with constant
coefficients.
MTH281
MATHEMATICAL METHOD I (3 UNITS)
Sequences and Series; Limits, Continuity, Differentiability, Implicit Functions, Sequences, Series,
Test For Convergence Sequences And Series Of Functions .Calculus, Partial Differentiation, Total
Derivatives, Implicitly Function, Change Of Variable, Talyor’s Theorem And Maxima And
Minimum Functions Of Two Variables, Lagrangian Multiplier. Numerical Methods; Introduction
to Iterative Methods, Newton’s Method Applied To Finding Roots. Trapezium and Simpson’s
Rules of Integration.
PHY201: CLASSICAL MECHANICS I (3 UNITS)
Vector Analysis; Review of coordinate transformations; Particle kinematics and dynamics, Many
particle systems; Central force: Motion in a central force field; Central-conservative forces;
Kinematics in polar coordinates; Energy conservation in central-conservative force-field;
Planetary Motion; Keplerian case; Rigid body dynamics. Newtonian gravitation; Conservatives
and potentials; Defects of Newtonian mechanics and the essence of special relativity.
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PHY202: MODERN PHYSICS I (3 UNITS)
Atomic structure: Experimental basis of quantum theory: Black body radiation; electrons and
quanta; Charge quantization, Mass spectra, the plum pudding model, Rutherford model and Bohr
models of the atom, Hydrogen spectra, Magnetic moment and Angular momentum of an atom,
Electron spin, Pauli Exclusion Principle and electronic configuration, X-ray spectra, De Broglie
hypothesis, the uncertainty principle; Wave-particle duality, Schrodinger's equation and simple
applications; Nuclear Structure: nomenclature, binding energy and stability, Radioactivity, The
radioactive series, Accelerators, Detectors. Bohr's theory of atomic structure;
PHY203: OSCILLATIONS AND WAVES (2 UNITS)
Simple harmonic motion, Superposition of simple harmonic oscillations, Damped harmonic
motion, Forced oscillations and resonance, Coupled oscillations, Wave motion, Waves at the
boundary of two media, Superposition of waves.
PHY204: ELECTROMAGNETISM (2 UNITS)
Macroscopic properties of dielectrics: polarisation, Gauss’s law in a dielectric, the displacement
vector, boundary conditions on D and E, dielectric strength and breakdown; Capacitor:
capacitance, the parallel plate capacitor, effect of a dielectric, energy stored in a dielectric medium,
capacitors in series and parallel, practical capacitors; Microscopic properties of dielectrics:
microscopic picture of a dielectric in a uniform electric field, determination of local field, ClausiusMossotti equation, behaviour of dielectric in alternating fields; Magnetism of materials: response
of various substances to a magnetic field, magnetic moment and angular momentum of an atom,
diamagnetism and paramagnetism, Lamor precession, magnetization of paramagnets,
ferromagnetism, magnetic field due to a magnetized material, magnetic intensity, relationship
between E and H for magnetic material, magnetic circuits.
PHY205 INTRODUCTION FOR SPACE PHYSICS (2 Units)
Introduction to Astronomy and Astrophysics, Satellite Communication, introduction to
atmospheric Science, Space Environment, Space craft systems and Dynamics, Aero/Astrodynamic
Engineering, Rocket Engineering, Cosmology, Origin of universe and life, Space Law and
Business development.
PHY206: OPTICS I (2 UNITS)
Nature of light: the corpuscular model, the wave model, light as an electromagnetic wave;
Reflection and refraction of light: electromagnetic waves at the interface separating two media,
idealization of waves as light rays, Fermat’s principle; Perception of light: human vision, colour
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vision; Polarization of light: simple states of polarized light, principles of producing linearly
polarized light, wave plates.
PHY207: THERMODYNAMICS (2 UNITS)
Basic concepts of thermodynamics; Measurement of temperature; The First Law of
Thermodynamics; Entropy and the Second Law of Thermodynamics; Consequences of the first
and second laws; Carnot engine; Combined first and second laws; Helmholtz and Gibb functions,
Enthalpy, The thermodynamic potentials; phase transitions; Production of low temperatures and
the Third Law.
PHY208: NETWORK ANALYSIS AND DEVICES (2 UNITS)
Circuit analysis: circuit elements, Kirchhoff’s laws, complex impedances, current-voltage source
transformations, circuit theorems; ac and dc circuits: resonant circuits, impedance matching,
theory of passive filters, attenuators; Electron devices: vacuum tubes, semiconductor materials, pn junction diodes, transistors.
PHY261: GEOPHYSICS I (2 UNITS)
Gravity methods: Newton’s gravitation, applications; Instruments: gravimeters, zero-length
spring; Densities: rocks and ores; Magnetic methods: definitions, concepts; Geomagnetism:
origin, properties of rocks; Gravity and magnetic field survey: instruments, data processing,
interpretations; The earth: internal structure and constitution; Field work.
PHY291: PHYSICS LABORATORY I (1 UNIT)
Measurement; Error Analysis; Investigation of the Dependence of the Period of a Pendulum on
Length, Amplitude and Mass; Oscillations of a Spring-Mass System and a Torsional Pendulum; A
Study of Energy and Momentum Conservation Principles; A Study of Coupled Oscillations;
Relation between Wavelength and Frequency of Stationary Waves; Young’s Modulus for a
Material by Bending of Beams; Measurement of Low Resistance using Carey Foster’s Bridge;
Variation of Thermo-E.M.F. with Temperature; Frequency Response of A.C. Series Circuits;
Zener Diode Characteristics and Zener as A Voltage Regulator; A Study of Transistor
Characteristics.
STT211: PROBABILITY DISTRIBUTION I (3 UNITS)
Discrete sample spaces: Algebra and probability of events, combinatorial analysis. Sampling with
and without replacement. Conditional probability, Bayes theorem and stochastic independence.
Discrete distributions: Binomial, Poisson, negative binomial-hyper geometric and multinomial.
Normal approximation to binomial and Poisson, Poisson approximation to binomial. Random
variables and expectations: mean, variance, covariance. Probability generating function and
moment generating function. Chebychev,s inquality. Continuous joint distributions: marjind as
conditional density. Expectations: movement, movement generating functions. Uniform, normal,
beta, Cauchy and hop- normal distributions.
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MTH303: VECTOR AND TENSOR ANALYSIS (3 UNITS)
Vector algebra, Vector dot and cross products; Equation of curves and surfaces. Vector
differentiation and application; Gradient; divergence and curl; Vector integration, line, surface
and volume integrals; Green Stokes’s and divergence theorems; Tensor products and vector spaces
tensor algebra; symmetry; Cartesian tensors.
PHY301: CLASSICAL MECHANICS (3 UNITS)
Motion under central conservative forces; scattering; Motion in non-inertial frames of reference,
Generalized coordinates, Constraints, The Lagrange formulation of mechanics, Hamilton’s formulation of
mechanics.
PHY302: MODERN PHYSICS II (3 UNITS)
The hydrogen atom; relativistic effects and spin; Identical particles and symmetry; Many electron
atoms; Properties of atomic orbits; Optical spectra of the hydrogen atom; Spontaneous and
simulated emissions (lasers and masers); Spectra of alkali metals; Quantum effects; Coupling
schemes and vector model: j-j couplings. Bohr magneton; Space quantization; Stern Gerlach
experiment; Zeeman effect; Hyperfine structure and isotopes and nuclear spin; Nuclear spin
number; Molecular spectroscopy: rotation, vibration-rotation, electronic The diatomic molecule;
the Frank-Condon principle. X-ray spectra; Microwave methods; Resonance phenomena, ESR,
NMR; Optical pumping and Mossbauer scattering.
PHY303: SPECIAL RELATIVITY
(2 UNITS)
Einstein’s postulates and Lorentz transformation; Consequences of transformations of momentum
and energy; Experimental verification of special relativity; Velocity addition theorem and Doppler
effect; Electromagnetic 4-vector; Transformation of E and H; Lorentz force.
PHY304: ELECTRODYNAMICS I (2 UNITS)
Electrostatics and magnetostatics: Lapace equation and boundary value problems; Multipole
expansion; Maxwell’s equations and electromagnetic potentials; Maxwell’s wave equations;
Conservation laws.
PHY305: ENERGY (2 UNITS)
Energy and power: principles, demands and outlook, transformation of energy and its costs;
Thermal pollution; Electrical energy from fossil fuels; Hydro-electric generation: principles and
problems, capacity, storage, reserves, efficiency and environmental effects; Electrical energy
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nuclear reactors: energy in future breeder reactors, fusion power, solar power, geothermal power,
tidal power, etc.
PHY306: OPTICS (2 UNITS)
Interference by division of wavefront; Interference by division of amplitude; Interferometry;
Fresnel diffraction; Fraunhofer diffraction; Diffraction gratings; Diffraction and resolution.
PHY307: SOLID STATE PHYSICS I (2 UNITS)
Crystal structure of solids; Crystal binding; X-ray diffraction in crystals, applications; Thermal
properties of the crystal lattice; Elastic properties; Lattice vibrations: phonons; Free-electron
theory of metals; Motion of electrons in periodic fields; Hall effect; Energy bands;
Semiconductors; Superconductivity.
PHY308: ELECTRONICS I (3 UNITS)
Amplifiers: Classification of amplifiers, equivalent circuit of transistor, operating point and bias
stability, operating point and bias stability, small signal amplifier, r-f amplifiers; Oscillators:
negative feedback, positive feedback, LC oscillators, RC oscillators; Power supply: power source,
dc power unit, performance of rectifier, filter circuits, regulation of output voltage; Linear
integrated circuits: the Op Amp and its applications, amplifiers and voltage regulators.
PHY309: QUANTUM MECHANICS I (3 UNITS)
Experimental basis of quantum theory: blackbody radiation, and Planck’s hypothesis, electron and
quanta; Operators; Postulates of Quantum Mechanics; Correspondence principle, Schroedinger
equations and their solutions; Applications: one-dimensional box problem, potential well and
bound states, potential barrier, the tunnel effect; The harmonic oscillator.
PHY310: ELECTRONICS II (2 UNITS)
Multistage amplifiers; Power amplifiers; Classes A, B, C, Active and Passive Filters; Power
systems: Use of transistors in stabilized power supplies; Field effect transistors.
PHY311: KINETIC THEORY AND STATISTICAL MECHANICS (2 UNITS)
Ideal gases; Transport phenomena; Brownian motion; Real gases; Basic concepts of Statistical
Mechanics; the partition function, entropy and probability, equipartition of energy, classical
statistics, quantum statistics; condensed states, phase transformations, Applications.
PHY313: MATHEMATICAL METHODS FOR PHYSICS II (3 UNITS)
LinearAlgebra and Functional Analysis; Transformations in linear vector spaces and matrix
theory. Hilbert space and complete sets of orthogonal functions; Functions of a complex variable,
analyticity, Complex integration; The residue theorem and its applications; conformal mapping;
The eigenvalue problem for matrices; Diagonalisation of matrices; Introduction to tensors; Integral
equations; Basic notions of group theory; Applications of group theory.
PHY 314: NUMERICAL COMPUTATIONS (2 UNITS)
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Errors in numerical computations; Curve fitting; Solution of linear systems of equations;
Numerical integration; Numerical solution of ordinary differential equations; Calculus of finite
difference; Elements of C++ programming.
PHY351: OPTOELECTRONICS (2 UNITS)
Modulation of light: optical activity electro and magnetic optic effects and devices: Faraday effect,
Kerr effect, Acousto-optic effect; Non-linear optics; Lasers: concepts; optical pumping; feedback;
population inversion; Classes: doped, gas, liquid, semiconductor; Display devices and photoelectrons:
Luminescence; Photoluminescence; photo-conductive detectors; Fibre optics and communication:
concepts; fibre optical waveguides; planar dielectric wave guide; step index Fibres: intermodal
dispersion; Losses in fibres; Integrated optics.
PHY 361: GEOPHYSICS II (2 UNITS)
Seismic Methods: Elastic properties of rocks; Wave propagation in elastic media; Refraction and
Reflection. Seismic: horizontal and inclined multiple interface; instrumentation; field procedures;
Velocity Analysis; Methods of processing and interpretation; Application in oil and water
prospecting; Borehole Geophysics.
PHY391: PHYSICS LABORATORY II (1 UNIT)
A study of Network Theorems; Calibration of a thermistor and determination of energy gap;
Construction and characterisation of power supplies & filters; Study of OPAMP as Summing and
Inverting amplifiers; Study of OPAMP as Differentiator and Integrator; Detection and
measurement of charge using an OPAMP; Study of some properties of lenses; Spectral analysis
using a prism spectrometer; Interference of light- Young’s experiment; Spectral analysis using a
grating spectrometer; Production, detection and reflection of polarized light; Study of interference
of polarized light; Measurement of Cp/Cv by an acoustic method; Phase change.
PHY399 SIWES (6 UNITS)
This is a compulsory course designed to train the students on the Industrial application of Physical
knowledge. The course will be undertaken within the country at laboratories, research institutes
and industrial plants concerned with physical processes and related fields. Each student will be
supervised at least once while on attachment by a designated staff of the school.
GST301: ENTREPRENEURIAL STUDIES I (0 UNIT)
Introduction to entrepreneurship and new venture creation; Entrepreneurship in theory and
practice; The opportunity, Forms of business, Staffing, Marketing and the new venture;
Determining capital requirements, Raising capital; Financial planning and management; Starting
a new business, Feasibility studies; Innovation; Legal Issues; Insurance and environmental
considerations. Possible business opportunities in Nigeria. knails, screws making Dyeing/Textile
blocks paste making.
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PHY401: ELEMENTARY PARTICLE PHYSICS (2 UNITS)
Elementary particles: types; Conservation laws; Particle classification. Strong, electro-magnetic
and weak interactions; Particle resonances; Symmetry models: SU (2), SU(3), etc.
PHY402: NUCLEAR PHYSICS (3 UNITS)
Basic nuclear concepts: structure, size, nuclear masses, nuclear forces; Nuclear scattering: nuclear
models; Energy spectra of alpha and beta decays; Fermi theory of  -decay; Emission; internal
conversion; Nuclear reactions; Interaction of nuclear radiation with matter.
PHY404: ELECTRODYNAMICS II (2 UNITS)
Propagation of plane waves in unbounded isotropic media; reflection, refraction; Transmission
lines; Wave guides and resonant circuits; Radiation from an oscillating dipole; Radiation from
moving charges.
PHY405: ELECTRONICS III (2 UNITS)
Number systems and codes; Fundamentals of Boolean algebra and flip-flops; Registers counters,
memory circuits and analogue/digital converters; Electronic instruments
PHY406: OPTICS III (2 UNITS)
Coherence; Physics of Lasers: Light emission and absorption, prerequisites for a laser, types of
lasers, applications; Holography: the principle, the process, applications; Fibre optics: optical fibre,
optical communication through fibres.
PHY407: SOLID STATE PHYSICS II (2 UNITS)
Dielectric properties; Magnetism: paramagnetism and diamagnetism, ferromagnetism and antiferromagnetism. Magnetic resonance; Imperfections in solids
PHY408: ELECTRONICS IV (3 UNITS)
High input impedance circuits; High frequency oscillators; Modulation and detection; Amplitude
Modulation: Square law modulator and detector, switching modulator, envelope detector, double
sideband suppressed carrier (DSBSC) modulation, generation of balanced modulator, ring
modulation, coherent detector of DSBSC waves, double-balanced modulator; Single sideband
modulation (SSB) and demodulator; Vestigal sideband modulation (VSB); Frequency modulated
(FM) systems.
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PHY409: QUANTUM MECHANICS II (3 UNITS)
Three-dimensional spherical symmetric potentials; Angular momentum and spin of atomic and
nuclear particles; Dirac Notation; Multi-electron atoms; Perturbation theory; scattering theory;
elastic potential scattering; Green’s function and method of partial waves, Applications.
PHY413: MATHEMATICAL METHODS FOR PHYSICS I (3 Units)
Series, solution of second order linear equations. Special Functions: The gamma function; Beta
function; Legendre functions; Bessel functions; Hermite and Languerre function, The Dirac Delta
function. hypergeometric functions; Sturm Liouville problems; Orthogonal polynomial and
functions,; Bessel’s and Fourier-Legendre series; Legendre polynomials; Hermite polynomials;
Laguerre polynomials. Expansion in series of orthogonal functions; Integral Transforms and
Fourier Series: Fourier series and Fourier transforms; Laplace transform; Applications of
transform methods to the solution of elementary differential equations of interest in physics and
engineering; Partial differential equations; solution of wave and heat equations by Fourier method;
Application of Fourier to PDEs;
PHY491: PHYSICS LABORATORY III
400 Level practical in Pure and Experimental Physics
PHY451: IONOSPHERIC PHYSICS (3 UNITS)
The sun and formation of ionized layers; Formation and Structure of D, E and F layers of the
ionosphere; Vertical and Oblique propagation of radio waves in the ionosphere; Ionospheric
absorption and fading; Ionospheric disturbances.
PHY452: X-RAY CRYSTALLOGRAPHY (3 UNITS)
Crystal Morphology; Crystal Optics; Classification of Crystals Polarization; Interference and
Dispersion in Crystals; X-Ray Diffraction Applications in Research and Industry
PHY453: PLASMA PHYSICS (3 UNITS)
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Orbits of Individual Particles; Boltzmann Equation; Magnetohydrodynamics; Confinement of
Plasmas Research and Industrial Applications
PHY454: ASTROPHYSICS (3 UNITS)
Structure, origin, evolution of stars, galaxies, planets; Stellar Interiors- Equations, Solar model;
Stellar Atmospheres-Abundance of Elements; Solar Radiation; Atmospheres.
PHY455: LOWER ATMOSPHERIC PHYSICS (3 UNITS)
Atmospheric composition and structure; Thermodynamics of water vapour and air; Hydrostatic
stability and convection; tephigrams; gradient winds. Radiation in the atmosphere: absorption,
scattering; Absorption spectra: electronic, vibrational, rotational; Lines and Bands; Broadening
processes; pressure/collision; Doppler; Radiometric quantities; definitions and measurements;
Radiative transfer equation.
PHY456: NUCLEAR REACTOR PHYSICS (3 UNITS)
Neutron Physics, Flux cross sections; Thermalisation; Fundamentals of thermonuclear
reactions, nuclear reactions-Homogeneous and Heterogenous Nuclear reactions – Operation and
Control; Reactor Parameters and Control. Reactor Parameters and Critical Sizes; Reactor Kinetics
PHY457: ENVIRONMENTAL PHYSICS (3 UNITS)
Satellite orbits; remote sensing; processing and resolution of satellite images; applications of
remote sensing data; structure and composition of earth’s atmosphere; energy balance; greenhouse
effect and global warning; atmospheric motion, pressure gradient and thermal gradient winds;
global weather and climate patterns; environmental modeling; environmental risk-benefit analysis.
PHY461: GEOPHYSICS III (3 UNITS) PREREQUISITES: PHY261
Electrical and electromagnetic methods; Electrical properties of rocks: resistivities and
conductivities; Electrical profiling: sounding and interpretations; Electromagnetic methods:
classification, applications in geological mapping, groundwater and conductive mineral
exploration; Tonnage and quality estimation. Field work.
PHY499: Project
Each student, in consultation with a Departmental academic staff, will select a specific problem in
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Physics discipline to be his/her project and will write a research proposal at the beginning of the
first semester of level 400. The student will learn how to design, carry out, and evaluate the results
of a research project in the university laboratory and/or in the field and at the end, to write and
present a seminar on the results of his research project to graduates and staff of the School.
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